Temporary Health & Safety Administrator – Fire Safety

  • Location:
    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Salary:
    c£14 / per hour D.O.E
  • Posted:
    6 days ago
  • Category:
    Temporary Jobs
  • Deadline:
    November 5, 2026

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a local University in their search for an organised and proactive Temporary Health & Safety Administrator to join their dedicated Fire Safety Team.

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide high-level administrative and operational support to a busy department that plays a vital role in maintaining the wellbeing of staff, students and visitors across the University.

For the right candidate, there is potential for long-term maternity cover following the initial temporary placement.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to Fire Safety Teams, up to Director level
  • Organise and coordinate meetings, training sessions and internal events
  • Prepare agendas, take accurate minutes and track follow-up actions for committees and working group
  • Maintain records, databases and shared documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Update and manage website content and internal communications
  • Process invoices and provide support with financial administration
  • Triage and log incident reports, escalating where appropriate
  • Handle incoming correspondence, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external enquiries

Skills & Experience

  • Organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively across departments and with external partners
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with databases and web-based systems
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous administrative experience within a higher education or health and safety environment is desirable
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm, Hybrid Working 1 day per week/3 in the office

Salary: c£13.00–£14.00 per hour D.O.E

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Temp for approx. 12 weeks, potential to become permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.