SHEQ Coordinator

This is a varied role supporting the delivery of effective safety, health, environmental and quality arrangements across Resident Services. You will work with managers and services to coordinate governance and assurance, monitor compliance and performance, support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification, and help drive continuous improvement across our operational services.

• A Level 3 health and safety qualification, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Appropriate experience of health and safety management, including developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015, and the ability to assess how legislative changes may affect operational services.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, with experience of auditing against these standards.
• Experience of delivering clear and effective training or presentations to employees and managers at different levels of an organisation.
• The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, both verbally and in writing, including when dealing with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain effective administrative systems, prioritise competing demands and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• A flexible and motivated approach, with the ability to adapt to changing customer and service requirements.
• Good IT skills, including experience of using standard office software, email and internet-based systems.
• A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel inside and outside the Council area as required.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it.  We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Jenny Knight, Divisional SHEQ Manager, by email at jenny.knight@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: w/c 16th November 2026

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

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Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)  + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.