Workplace, Safety and Sustainability Coordinator

Workplace, Safety and Sustainability Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Exeter
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (5 hours per day)
Salary: £23,215 per annum (pro rata for 25 hours per week)
Start Date: To be discussed at interview

About Taking Care

At Taking Care, we help people live independently, safely and confidently in their own homes through our personal alarm and digital support services. We are committed to creating a safe, sustainable and responsible business that supports our customers, colleagues and communities.

We're looking for a proactive and organised Workplace, Safety and Sustainability Coordinator to support the delivery of workplace safety, facilities and sustainability activities across the organisation.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines workplace compliance, facilities coordination and sustainability support.

You will play a key part in helping Taking Care maintain a safe and compliant working environment while contributing to our environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. Working across multiple departments, you will coordinate reporting activities, maintain accurate records, support compliance programmes and help drive initiatives linked to our carbon reduction plan and ESOS compliance.

Success in this role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability and ESG

• Coordinate ESG data collection and reporting activities.
• Support carbon footprint tracking and environmental reporting requirements.
• Assist with ESOS compliance activities and evidence gathering.
• Monitor sustainability actions and support delivery of the Carbon Reduction Plan.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and employee engagement activities across the business.

Facilities and Property

• Act as a central point of contact for facilities and workplace issues.
• Liaise with contractors, landlords and service providers.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections, testing and building compliance activities.
• Support workplace improvement projects.
• Process invoices and support facilities-related cost tracking.

Workplace Safety

• Support accident and incident reporting processes.
• Maintain health and safety records and documentation.
• Coordinate risk assessment reviews and action tracking.
• Manage DSE assessment records and programmes.
• Arrange workplace safety training, including Fire Warden and First Aider training.
• Coordinate fire alarm testing and evacuation drills.
• Support internal and external audits.

About You

You will have:

• Experience in a coordination, administration or compliance-focused role.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with data, spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Facilities or property administration.
• ESG, sustainability or environmental reporting.
• Coordinating external contractors or assessors.

Why Join Taking Care?

• Contribute to meaningful sustainability and workplace improvement initiatives.
• Work across a wide range of business functions and stakeholders.
• Join a values-led organisation that makes a genuine difference to people's lives every day.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Closing Date: 24 September 2026
Interviews: 1 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

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