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We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Officer to join our team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)

Salary: £39,650 Band F, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Type: Fixed term until October 2026

About us

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

As our Safety Officer, you will:

Conducting health and safety audits in line with the Scouts’ Safety Quality Framework, identifying areas of non-compliance and taking appropriate action to rectify these

Providing members with specialist technical advice and support in the area of safety, outdoor activities and adventure

Assisting the National Safety Manager in developing the Scouts’ safety rules, policies and guidance and support in line with industry and external best practice

Researching, planning and preparing proposals for changes to rules, policies and guidance relating to safety and outdoor and adventure, ensuring they are in line with current Government guidance and legislation

Using management information to inform best practice

Working with local volunteer line managers to ensure the delivery of safe scouting to members, through compliance, quality assurance, and data insights

Ensuring a high standard of resource materials, for members and delivering training

Ensuring responsive and genuine engagement with internal and external stakeholders which will provide both challenge and support

Any other duties as reasonably requested by the National Safety Manager and/or other Safe Scouting Management Team, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the job

Who we're looking for:

Good knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and regulation

Level 3 IOSH/NEBOSH accredited qualification

Experience in delivering health & safety advice

Experience of conducting health & safety audits and identifying risk

Experience in office administration, using Information Technology, analysing/interpreting data and composing reports

The ability to assimilate large amounts of data and information and provide a summary of key implications for others

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.

Flexible working hours 

28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas

Onsite accommodation for all staff members staying over at Gilwell Park

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Free car parking at Gilwell Park

Family Friendly employer with generous family leave

For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits