Coordinator (Job Share) for Greater Manchester Hazards Centre
Greater Manchester Hazards Centre (GMHC) needs someone to job share with the existing two part-time Coordinators. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of workplace health and safety issues and of the trade union movement, and of developing and delivering training on health and safety at work. This is a permanent post subject to continued funding for GMHC.
GMHC, established in 1987, is a not-for-profit organisation which campaigns, lobbies and advises workers on occupational health, safety and welfare issues.
Working with the current part-time GMHC Coordinators, you will plan, organise and implement GMHC’s campaigning work on health and safety issues. You need good knowledge of health and safety at work and training/presentation, administrative and organisational skills to plan and deliver the range of work.
You will:
- respond to enquiries from individuals and trade unions on all aspects of occupational health and safety;
- make presentations and develop, recruit to and deliver training sessions for trade union conferences and events, trade union education courses and for other campaigns and organisations;
- produce resources including information sheets, exhibition and display materials, newsletters
- publicise GMHC’s work using press releases, blogs and social media;
- organise meetings and events on health and safety issues, including for International Workers Memorial Day on 28th April;
- organise the annual Hazards Conference for about 250 trade union health and safety representatives – to be held at Keele University, 4th to 6th September 2026;
- ensure that our existing and new contacts are kept informed about vital health and safety issues for workers and build a strong on-line community.
Hours: 14 to 21 hours per week, negotiable and flexible to suit GMHC’s requirements.
Salary: Pro rata based on full-time gross salary of £41,962 (pay rise due in April 2026).
Work Base: The worker will be based at their home and in the GMHC office in Manchester, but will also be required to attend meetings, events, conferences etc anywhere in the UK as necessary.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds / groups / experience and including any applicant with any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Previous applicants will not be reconsidered.
Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026
Interview date: in person in Manchester, Friday 17th April 2026
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For Application Form, Job Description and further information, please contact: Caroline Bedale (Treasurer of GMHC) on c.bedale@btinternet.com Please do NOT send a CV or other information – please fill in the Application Form.
Website: https://gmhazards.org.uk/