Assistant Compliance & Health & Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | NG31 9QS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambitions Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | COGTOWN-15500 |
Summary
Assistant Compliance Officer – Manufacturing – Succession Planning Role
Location: Outskirts of Grantham (Easily commutable from Grantham, Newark, Bingham, Melton Mowbray, and surrounding areas)
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Salary: Competitive + training & progression
A well-established manufacturing business is investing in its future through succession planning and is seeking a proactive, detail-focused Assistant Compliance Officer to support the Compliance Manager across Quality, Safety, Health & Environmental (QSHE) functions.
If you have some relevant compliance or H&S certificates and are looking to develop your career – even if you haven’t yet completed your NEBOSH – we still want to hear from you. Full training and mentoring will be provided, with a clear path to becoming a fully qualified Compliance professional.
• Be part of a business committed to developing talent for the future.
• Learn directly from an experienced Compliance Manager.
• Support a growing compliance function with hands-on involvement.
• Career progression opportunities within a stable, respected company.
• Friendly, fast-paced environment with strong teamwork culture.
What You’ll Do:
• Assist in maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Support risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with H&S and environmental legislation.
• Liaise with internal departments and external auditors.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams for documentation and reporting.
• Take part in continuous improvement and compliance projects.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
• Some relevant compliance or H&S training/certificates (NEBOSH an advantage but not essential).
• GCSEs (A–C) in English, Maths, and Science.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset.
• Strong communicator at all levels.
Desirable:
• NEBOSH General Certificate (if not held, you’ll be supported to achieve it).
• IEMA or CQI membership.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Manufacturing or medium-risk environment experience.
• Risk assessment or audit experience.
• Awareness of relevant H&S and environmental legislation.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to build a long-term career in compliance, with the support, training, and succession plan to progress into a senior role in the future.
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