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United Kingdom · Compliance, quality and safety · Entry Level (0-2 years)

Junior CQHS Risk Analyst

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  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toCQHS Risk Assessment Specialist
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Associate Risk Specialist · Compliance Assistant (Risk) · Health & Safety Support Analyst

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The qualifications matched to this job

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The units you would start with

Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Manage compliance to support achieving excellence in food operations FDQ Level 3 Certificate for Proficiency in Food Manufacturing Excellence
Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure Cambridge OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Development
Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation Focus Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate In Active Leisure, Learning and Well-Being Operational Services (RQF)

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AI Fluency working with AI as a thinking partner
Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision
AI Governance Fluency using AI responsibly
Systems Fluency seeing the whole picture
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  1. Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace ProQual Awarding Body · covers 3 of 10 standards Level 3
  2. Manage compliance to support achieving excellence in food operations FDQ Limited · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 3
  3. Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure Cambridge OCR · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
  4. Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation Focus Awards Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 2
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2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Junior CQHS Risk Analyst?

Nobody can say exactly how. Here is what this job is being asked for next, and where to start.

The new skills this role is being asked for

  • Prompt Engineering for Compliance Research
  • Basic Data Storytelling with AI Assistance
Why each one is rising

The future skills this job leans on

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3What this role really is

A junior CQHS risk analyst gathers and checks the data behind compliance, quality, health and safety decisions.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Microsoft Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) Intermediate

You'll clean raw data exports, build basic pivot tables and charts, and populate existing dashboard templates. You should be comfortable with basic formulas and organising data.

GRC/EHS Platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Intelex) Intermediate

You'll accurately enter data into our systems, run pre-built reports, manage assigned Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and navigate different modules with guidance. We'll show you the ropes, but you should be a quick learner with new software.

SharePoint / Confluence (Document Control) Intermediate

You'll follow version control protocols, manage permissions for controlled documents (under supervision), and help with document review workflows. It's all about keeping our important papers in order.

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint Intermediate

You'll prepare basic documents, reports, and presentations using existing templates. You should be comfortable formatting text, adding images, and ensuring consistency.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Data Entry & Validation Follow prescribed data entry rules; escalate any data discrepancies or ambiguities to your supervisor before proceeding. Independently validate routine data sets; propose minor data clean-up approaches for approval. Define data validation rules and processes for new systems; make decisions on data quality remediation strategies.
Risk Assessment Scope No decision-making on scope. You'll work on clearly defined sections of an assessment as assigned. Propose minor adjustments to the scope of a specific, routine risk assessment (e.g., adding a sub-process) for approval. Define the scope for significant risk assessments (e.g., a new product line, major system change) in consultation with leadership.
CAPA Prioritisation No decision-making on CAPA prioritisation. You'll track and chase actions as instructed by your supervisor. Recommend re-prioritisation of low-to-medium risk CAPAs to your manager based on new information. Make final decisions on the prioritisation of all CAPAs within your workstream, escalating high-risk conflicts to leadership.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Data Entry Accuracy
The percentage of risk assessment data points, incident logs, or control evidence entered correctly into our systems.
Target · 98% accuracy on all data entry tasks

If you input 100 data points for a new site risk assessment, no more than 2 should have errors (e.g., wrong date, incorrect category, misspelled name).

Assigned Task Completion Rate
The percentage of routine tasks (e.g., gathering evidence, updating logs, preparing basic reports) completed by their agreed deadline.
Target · 100% of assigned tasks completed on time

If you're asked to collect 15 training certificates by Friday, all 15 should be collected and filed by then.

Incident Reporting Turnaround Time Support
Your contribution to the speed at which new incident reports are logged and basic data extracted, supporting the overall team target.
Target · Help ensure 95% of new incident reports have initial data logged within 24 hours of receipt

You receive an incident report at 10 am on Monday; by 10 am Tuesday, you've extracted the key details and entered them into the system, ready for review.

Adherence to Procedures
How consistently you follow our established processes and guidelines for risk assessment, documentation, and data handling.
  • Your supervisor notes that you consistently use the correct templates, follow the step-by-step guides, and ask clarifying questions when a process isn't clear. You don't try to 'wing it' or invent your own methods without checking first.
Proactive Learning & Engagement
Your willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and actively learn about our risk management frameworks and tools.
  • You regularly ask 'why' we do things a certain way, volunteer for training sessions, and actively participate in team meetings by asking thoughtful questions about risk scenarios or regulatory changes. You take notes and show you're applying what you've learned.
Quality of Documentation Support
The clarity, completeness, and organisation of the documents and records you help to prepare or maintain.
  • Any supporting documents you prepare (e.g., meeting minutes, evidence logs, basic summaries) are easy to understand, contain all necessary information, and are filed in the correct location. Your supervisor rarely needs to ask for missing details or clarification.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Learning & Skill Development

You'll jump at the chance to learn new software, understand a new regulation, or observe a senior colleague conducting an assessment. You're always asking 'how does this work?' or 'what's the next step?'

You volunteer to take notes during a complex risk workshop just to absorb the discussions, even though it's not strictly your job.

Contributing to Safety & Compliance

You feel a genuine sense of purpose knowing that your accurate data entry or thorough documentation helps prevent accidents or ensures we meet legal requirements. It's about making a real, tangible difference, even in small ways.

You take extra care when logging a near-miss incident, knowing that accurate details could prevent a serious injury in the future.

Structured Problem Solving

You enjoy the process of taking a messy problem, breaking it down, and finding the correct information or following a procedure to resolve it. There's satisfaction in bringing order to chaos.

When faced with an incomplete report, you methodically go through the checklist of missing information until it's complete and accurate.

What frustrates people
  • Chasing colleagues for information that's always 'just about to be sent'.
  • Dealing with messy, inconsistent data that needs a lot of cleaning.
  • Feeling like you're just 'ticking boxes' when you know the underlying issue isn't fully resolved.
  • The slow pace of change when you spot something that could be improved.
  • Explaining why a seemingly small detail actually matters a lot for compliance.
What this role does not give you
  • High-level strategic decision-making – that comes later.
  • Frequent external client interaction or travel.
  • Immediate leadership of a team or complex projects.
  • A 'move fast and break things' mentality – we're all about 'move carefully and fix things'.

8Who you work with

Your main impact is making sure the foundational data for our risk assessments is accurate and up-to-date. If you do this well, the whole team can make better, more informed decisions. If the data's messy, it slows everyone down and can lead to bad calls down the line. Basically, you're the engine room for good risk information.

Inside the business
  • Your immediate CQHS team (Risk Specialists, Compliance Officers)
  • Operational Line Managers (who provide risk information)
  • Health & Safety Representatives (who report incidents)
  • Training Department (for record keeping)
  • Facilities Team (for site-specific risks)
Outside the business
  • None directly in this role, though you might help gather information that eventually goes to external auditors or regulators.

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A genuine interest in Compliance, Quality, Health, and Safety – this isn't just a job, it's about protecting people and the business.
  • Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to tasks.
  • The ability to learn new software applications quickly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • A 'can-do' attitude and a willingness to ask questions and seek help when needed.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced Excel for Data Manipulation

While AI will help, Excel isn't going anywhere. Being able to quickly clean, transform, and analyse data in Excel (especially with Power Query) will save you hours and make you indispensable for ad-hoc requests.

Power Query for Data Cleaning · Advanced Formulas (INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, array formulas) · Data Validation & Conditional Formatting · Scenario Analysis with What-If Tools

  • This week: Watch a few YouTube tutorials on Power Query for beginners.
  • This month: Try to automate one recurring data cleaning task you do in Excel using Power Query.
  • Month 2: Take an online course on advanced Excel functions, focusing on practical applications for CQHS data.
  • Month 3: Build a small, interactive dashboard in Excel using pivot tables and charts, without relying solely on templates.

Quick win: Start using 'Text to Columns' and 'Remove Duplicates' in Excel more often. Simple, but powerful.

GRC/EHS Platform Configuration Basics

As you understand our GRC/EHS systems better, you'll want to move beyond just data entry. Knowing how to tweak a workflow or build a simple custom report will make the system work better for everyone.

Understanding Workflow Logic · Basic Report Customisation · User Permissions & Roles · Form Field Management

  • This week: Ask your supervisor for a demo of how a specific workflow (e.g., CAPA management) is configured in our GRC system.
  • This month: Explore the reporting module of our GRC system and try to build a simple custom report with guidance.
  • Month 2: Shadow a senior colleague who is configuring a new module or making changes to an existing one.
  • Month 3: Document a small improvement you'd like to see in the GRC system and present it to your supervisor, explaining the 'why'.

Quick win: Familiarise yourself with all the different reports already available in our GRC system. You might find exactly what you need without building anything new.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Join relevant professional bodies like IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) as a student or affiliate member. (It's a great way to network and learn.)
  • Attend industry webinars or online seminars on emerging risks or regulatory changes. (Many are free and offer great insights.)
  • Read industry publications and trade journals to stay informed about trends and best practices. (Even a quick skim helps you keep up.)
  • Seek out opportunities to shadow senior colleagues on different types of risk assessments or audits. (Learning by doing, or at least observing, is invaluable.)

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Prompt Engineering for Compliance Research

Honestly, competitors are already using AI (like ChatGPT or Claude) to draft summaries of regulations or pull out key requirements in minutes, not hours. Analysts who figure this out will be way more productive.

  • Clear Instruction Giving
  • Context Provision
  • Output Validation
  • Iterative Prompting

Basic Data Storytelling with AI Assistance

Just presenting numbers isn't enough anymore. You need to tell a story with data. AI can help you quickly turn raw data into a compelling narrative, even at a junior level, making your reports more impactful.

  • Identifying Key Trends
  • Simplifying Complex Information
  • Visualisation Suggestions
  • Structuring Narratives

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Risk Management Fundamentals (ISO 31000 concepts)
  • Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)
  • Control Design & Effectiveness Concepts
  • Core Standards Awareness (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Apprenticeship Programme (CQHS or Business Admin)

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Practical application of workplace safety rules, data entry accuracy, basic report generation, professional communication.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently completes tasks on time and to a high standard.
    • Demonstrates a clear understanding of basic CQHS principles.
    • Proactively seeks out learning opportunities and asks thoughtful questions.
  2. 2

    Administrative Assistant / Data Entry Clerk (with CQHS exposure)

    1-3 years

    Skills to master

    • Meticulous record keeping, managing document control, basic data analysis in Excel, supporting team operations.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Recognised for exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
    • Has taken on additional responsibilities related to safety logs or compliance records.
    • Expressed a clear interest in moving into a dedicated CQHS role.
  3. 3

    Graduate Scheme (relevant discipline)

    0-1 year (post-graduation)

    Skills to master

    • Applying academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, professional presentation skills, project support, cross-functional collaboration.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully completed all rotations or projects within the graduate scheme.
    • Received strong feedback from managers across different departments.
    • Demonstrates a strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead to work as a senior risk assessment specialist, or into a broader risk and control strategy role.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Junior CQHS Risk Analyst is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

The record names a next step, but the catalogue has no page for it yet:

  • CQHS Risk Assessment Specialist (Level 2)

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace, worked against Junior CQHS Risk Analyst.

Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace Level 3

Applied to your work in Junior CQHS Risk Analyst

The objective of this unit is to provide learners with the ability to conduct comprehensive health and safety risk assessments in the workplace. Learners will be able to prepare for, conduct, and review risk assessments, identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and ensuring the assessment remains accurate and compliant with current legislation.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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  • Risk Management Fundamentals (ISO 31000 concepts)
  • Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)
  • Control Design & Effectiveness Concepts
  • Core Standards Awareness (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
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16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Junior CQHS Risk Analyst is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. CQHS Risk Assessment Specialist (Level 2)

    2-3 years in the Junior role

    This is the natural next step, where you'll move from supporting tasks to independently owning specific risk assessments and projects.

    • Conducting full risk assessments for defined processes or assets.
    • Proposing and documenting control improvements.
    • More in-depth root cause analysis (e.g., using Fishbone diagrams).
    • Training new junior analysts on basic processes.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, a lot of the foundational work in Compliance, Quality, Health, and Safety can be quite manual. But here's the thing: AI isn't just for the tech gurus anymore. It's becoming a seriously powerful assistant for us, especially for roles like yours. We're talking about tools that can take the grunt work off your plate, so you can focus on learning the 'why' behind what we do.

Imagine having a smart assistant that helps you sift through mountains of regulations, spot trends in incident reports, or even draft your initial summaries. That's not science fiction; it's happening now. We're building an AI Productivity Hub specifically for our CQHS team, and you, as a Junior Analyst, will get to use these tools from day one to make your work quicker and more impactful. It's about working smarter, not just harder.

Regulatory Change Automation

AI tools will automatically scan feeds from dozens of regulatory bodies, flagging specific changes relevant to our operations. For you, this means less time manually searching and more time understanding the impact of a change. It can even generate a first-draft summary of what's new and why it matters, which is brilliant for learning.

Incident Trend Analysis Support

We use AI, specifically Natural Language Processing (NLP), to help us analyse thousands of free-text incident reports (think near misses, safety observations). As a Junior Analyst, you'll feed the data, and the AI will help identify emerging trends or hidden correlations that are almost impossible for a human to spot at scale. It's a huge help for understanding where our risks truly lie.

Control Benchmarking & Research

When you're helping to design controls for a new risk, an AI assistant can instantly research and summarise best-practice controls used by industry peers or prescribed in various frameworks. This gives you a much stronger starting point and helps you learn what 'good' looks like, much faster than traditional research methods.

First-Draft Report Generation

After you've done the initial data gathering and analysis for a risk assessment, you can feed the key findings, data tables, and context to an AI model. It'll generate a well-structured first draft of the formal report, complete with an executive summary and recommendations. This frees you up to focus on the accuracy of the data and the quality of the insights, rather than the tedious formatting.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Junior CQHS Risk Analyst?

Common routes in include Apprenticeship Programme (CQHS or Business Admin) (1-2 years), Administrative Assistant / Data Entry Clerk (with CQHS exposure) (1-3 years) and Graduate Scheme (relevant discipline) (0-1 year (post-graduation)). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Junior CQHS Risk Analyst progress to?

This role can lead on to CQHS Risk Assessment Specialist (2-3 years in the Junior role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Junior CQHS Risk Analyst?

Increasingly, Prompt Engineering for Compliance Research and Basic Data Storytelling with AI Assistance. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in compliance, quality and safety

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

The skills involved, risk assessment, compliance, quality management, data analysis and regulatory understanding, transfer across industries. Finance, pharmaceuticals, energy and tech all rely on similar CQHS functions. The regulations differ, but the core principles stay the same.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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