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

OHS & ISO Coordinator

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  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toISO 45001 Administrator
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as OHS Administrator · Compliance Assistant · Safety Systems Support

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The qualifications matched to this job

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The units you would start with

Develop procedures to safely control work operations ProQual Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
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)
Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures _Installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment_ EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)

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  1. Develop procedures to safely control work operations ProQual Awarding Body · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 3
  2. Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure Cambridge OCR · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
  3. Promote health, safety and welfare in active leisure and recreation Focus Awards Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 2
  4. Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures _Installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment_ Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
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  • Basic AI Prompt Engineering for Administrative Tasks
  • Digital Document Management & Workflow Automation Basics
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3What this role really is

An OHS and ISO Coordinator keeps an Occupational Health and Safety management system running, handling records, data entry and paperwork accuracy. This entry-level role supports compliance with ISO 45001 standards, and suits someone keen to learn rather than an expert from day one.

4What you'd actually use

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

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Creating simple spreadsheets for tracking, basic data entry, refreshing existing reports, and applying filters. You'll use it to organise lists and present numbers clearly.

Microsoft Word Intermediate

Drafting and formatting OHS procedures, safety alerts, and general correspondence using existing templates. Ensuring consistent formatting is key.

Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate

Updating existing OHS presentations, adding new slides with data or images, and ensuring they look professional for meetings like Management Review.

Microsoft SharePoint (Document Control) Intermediate

Uploading and downloading documents, managing version history, setting up review cycles, and maintaining the master document list. This is a big part of the job.

Microsoft Teams / Slack Intermediate

Communicating with team members, sharing files, participating in OHS channels, and managing simple tasks or action lists.

EHS Management Platform (e.g., Intelex, Cority) Basic

Accurately entering incident data, near-misses, and safety observations. You'll run pre-configured reports and help manage user access for your specific site.

Audit Management Software (e.g., AuditBoard) Basic

Entering audit findings and evidence as provided by auditors, and tracking the status of open findings. You'll be the one making sure the system reflects reality.

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
Document Approval & Release Escalate all document approvals to the ISO 45001 Administrator. You'll prepare the document for review but won't authorise its release. N/A (covered in L2 JD) N/A (covered in L3 JD)
Incident Classification & Investigation Scope Escalate all incident classification decisions to the ISO 45001 Administrator. You'll enter the raw data, but won't determine severity or investigation depth. N/A (covered in L2 JD) N/A (covered in L3 JD)
Corrective Action Approval Escalate all proposed corrective actions for approval. You'll track the actions, but won't sign them off as complete or effective. N/A (covered in L2 JD) N/A (covered in L3 JD)
System Tool Configuration No authority to configure or change settings in any EHS or document control software. You'll use existing templates and forms. N/A (covered in L2 JD) N/A (covered in L3 JD)

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.

Incident Report Logging Accuracy & Timeliness
Ensuring all incident and near-miss reports are entered into our EHS system correctly and promptly.
Target · 100% of reports logged within 24 hours of receipt, with less than 2% data entry errors.

If 50 incident reports come in a week, you'll have all 50 entered by the next working day, and when checked, only one or zero will have a typo or incorrect categorisation.

Document Control Compliance
Maintaining accurate version control and distribution of OHS documented information.
Target · 98% accuracy in document versioning, review dates, and distribution records.

When an auditor asks for the latest version of 'Working at Height Procedure', you can instantly show it, confirm its current revision, and prove who has been issued it, with no out-of-date copies floating around.

Corrective Action Request (CAR) Logging Time
The speed at which new Corrective Action Requests (CARs) are formally entered and tracked after an audit finding or incident investigation.
Target · Reduce average time to log a CAR from 3 days to 1 day after it's been raised by the investigator.

If a new CAR is identified on Monday, you'll have it properly entered into the system by Tuesday, ready for the responsible person to pick up, instead of it sitting in an inbox for days.

Training Record Maintenance
Accuracy and completeness of OHS training records for all personnel.
Target · 99% of OHS training records accurately entered and updated within 48 hours of training completion.

After a manual handling course for 20 staff, all 20 records will be updated in the system within two days, showing who attended and when, ready for audit.

Reliability of Support
How consistently and effectively you provide administrative support to the ISO 45001 Administrator and other OHS team members.
  • You're seen as the 'go-to' person for administrative queries
  • requests are completed on time and accurately without constant chasing
  • the ISO Administrator proactively delegates tasks to you, trusting they'll be handled well.
Adherence to Procedures
Your consistent application of established OHS administrative procedures and guidelines.
  • You follow document control protocols precisely
  • data entry standards are consistently met
  • you ask clarifying questions when unsure, rather than guessing
  • feedback from colleagues confirms you stick to the agreed ways of working.
Proactive Learning & Engagement
Your willingness to learn about OHS principles and the ISO 45001 standard, and to contribute ideas for administrative improvements.
  • You ask 'why' we do things a certain way to better understand the system
  • you complete assigned training modules without prompting
  • you suggest minor improvements to administrative processes (e.g., a better way to file something) based on your observations.
Organisational Skills
How well you manage your workload, prioritise tasks, and keep OHS information organised and accessible.
  • Your digital and physical filing systems are logical and easy for others to navigate
  • you meet deadlines consistently
  • you can quickly retrieve specific documents or data when asked
  • your desk isn't a disaster zone (usually!).

7Would you like it

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

What people enjoy
Order and Structure

You'll enjoy the routine of document control, ensuring every file is in its correct place and every record is complete. The satisfaction of a perfectly organised spreadsheet or a fully compliant document pack will be a real boost.

You'll feel a sense of accomplishment when you've successfully reconciled a month's worth of training records, knowing every single person's data is accurate and up-to-date.

Contributing to Safety

Even though your role is administrative, you'll know that your accurate work directly contributes to a safer workplace. This connection to a meaningful purpose, protecting colleagues, will drive you.

When a site manager asks you to quickly pull up a specific risk assessment, and you can do it instantly, you'll feel good knowing you've helped them make a safe decision.

Learning and Development

This is an entry-level role, so there's loads to learn about OHS and ISO systems. You'll be motivated by picking up new skills, understanding complex regulations, and seeing how your knowledge grows.

You'll actively seek to understand the clauses of ISO 45001, asking questions about why certain documents are needed or how an incident investigation is structured.

What frustrates people
  • Chasing busy operational managers for overdue training records or signatures on documents. It's like being a polite detective sometimes.
  • Dealing with incomplete or messy data from various sources that you then have to clean up before entering it into the system.
  • The perception that you're 'just doing admin' when you know your work is critical for compliance and safety.
  • Seeing procedures that you've carefully documented not being followed on the ground, which can be disheartening.
What this role does not give you
  • High-level strategic decision-making – that's for more senior roles.
  • A fast-paced, constantly changing environment – while there are urgent tasks, much of it is structured and routine.
  • Direct authority over operational teams – you'll need to influence and politely persist, not command.

8Who you work with

This role underpins the integrity of our OHS management system. Accurate data and well-managed documents mean we can demonstrate compliance, identify trends, and make informed safety decisions. Mess it up, and we could face audit findings, operational delays, or even put people at risk if critical safety information isn't available or correct. You're essentially the gatekeeper for our safety information.

Inside the business
  • ISO 45001 Administrator
  • Site Operations Teams
  • Training Department
  • Internal Auditors
  • HR Team
Outside the business
  • External Certification Body (The Registrar - during audits)

9What you need before you start

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

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills – you should be able to keep things tidy and on track.
  • A keen eye for detail and accuracy – mistakes in safety data can have real consequences.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – you'll be using these daily.
  • A genuine interest in health and safety – you'll want to learn and understand why this work matters.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – you'll need to be clear and concise.

10What to practise next

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

Basic Data Visualisation & Reporting (Power BI/Tableau)

Leadership increasingly wants to see OHS data presented clearly and interactively, not just in static spreadsheets. Being able to refresh existing dashboards and build simple visualisations will become more important for entry-level roles.

Dashboard Navigation · Basic Chart Types · Data Refresh Schedules · Data Exporting

  • This week: Spend an hour navigating our existing Power BI OHS dashboards. Click everything. Understand the filters.
  • This month: Take a free online tutorial on Power BI basics – just enough to understand the interface and build a simple bar chart from a provided dataset.
  • Month 2: Practice refreshing a dummy OHS dashboard with new data and see how the visuals change.
  • Month 3: Propose one new, simple visual for an OHS metric that isn't currently displayed.

Quick win: Get comfortable with our existing OHS dashboards. Can you find the LTIFR for the last quarter in under 30 seconds? That's a good start.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Attend internal OHS training sessions and webinars whenever possible, even if they're not directly for your role – it's a great way to learn.
  • Read up on OHS news and industry best practices to understand the wider context of your work.
  • Seek out opportunities to shadow more senior OHS team members to see how investigations or audits are conducted.
  • Take online courses in advanced Excel or digital document management to enhance your technical skills.

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.

Basic AI Prompt Engineering for Administrative Tasks

AI tools are already here, and they're getting better at drafting emails, summarising documents, and even helping with data categorisation. Learning how to 'talk' to these tools effectively will make your administrative work much faster and more accurate.

  • Clear Prompting
  • Context Provision
  • Output Validation
  • Ethical Use

Digital Document Management & Workflow Automation Basics

Paper-based systems are slowly dying. Even our digital systems are getting smarter, with more automated workflows for document review, approval, and distribution. Understanding how these work will be key to managing our 'documented information' efficiently.

  • Version Control Principles
  • Workflow Triggers
  • Metadata Management
  • Digital Signatures

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • ISO 45001:2018 Interpretation (Basic)
  • OHS Risk Assessment Awareness
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Awareness
  • PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle Awareness

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

    Administrative Assistant / Office Support

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Organisation, data entry accuracy, scheduling, basic IT literacy, and professional communication. Basically, being a super-efficient admin.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently delivers accurate administrative tasks on time.
    • Proactively identifies ways to improve office processes.
    • Demonstrates a keen interest in the company's operations or compliance.
  2. 2

    School Leaver / Apprentice (Business Administration)

    0-1 year (post-apprenticeship)

    Skills to master

    • Foundational business administration skills, professional etiquette, time management, and a willingness to learn on the job. We're looking for raw potential and a great attitude.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully completed an apprenticeship or relevant vocational course.
    • Shows strong initiative and a desire to take on new responsibilities.
    • Receives positive feedback on their work ethic and ability to follow instructions.
  3. 3

    Entry-Level Health & Safety Role (e.g., Site Safety Rep Assistant)

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Basic understanding of site safety, incident reporting, and safety documentation. You'll already have a foot in the door of the OHS world.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Familiarity with OHS terminology and basic site safety procedures.
    • Experience with incident reporting or safety observation systems.
    • Demonstrates a commitment to safety in their previous role.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role gives a grounding in OHS administration that can lead to work such as Senior OHS Systems Specialist or OHS Management Systems Manager.

The ten Future Fluencies

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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 OHS & ISO Coordinator is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

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 Develop procedures to safely control work operations, worked against OHS & ISO Coordinator.

Develop procedures to safely control work operations Level 3

Applied to your work in OHS & ISO Coordinator

This unit aims to provide learners with the skills to develop and review procedures for safely controlling work operations. Learners will be able to create procedures that comply with legislation and organisational policies, evaluate existing procedures for effectiveness, and communicate these procedures effectively to ensure understanding and compliance in the workplace.

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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OHS & ISO Coordinator
  • ISO 45001:2018 Interpretation (Basic)
  • OHS Risk Assessment Awareness
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Awareness
  • PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle Awareness
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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

OHS & ISO Coordinator is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. ISO 45001 Administrator (Level 2)

    2-3 years in the OHS & ISO Coordinator role

    This is the natural next step, moving from supporting tasks to owning entire processes within the OHS system.

    • Full management of the CAR (Corrective Action Request) system, from logging to closure verification.
    • Maintaining the OHS risk register and ensuring all control measures are documented.
    • Basic internal auditing support, including preparing audit checklists and gathering evidence.
    • Configuring basic workflows in EHS management platforms for incident reporting or document review.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, a lot of OHS administration involves repetitive tasks. But what if you could cut down on the grunt work and focus more on learning and supporting the team? Our AI Productivity Hub shows you how, giving you back valuable time every week.

For an OHS & ISO Coordinator, AI isn't about replacing your job; it's about making it easier and more efficient. Think of it as a super-smart assistant that handles the tedious bits, leaving you free to focus on accuracy, understanding the 'why' behind the tasks, and growing your skills. You'll be using these tools to speed up data entry, draft communications, and even help prepare for audits.

Automated Incident Triage & Data Prep

Imagine feeding raw incident notes into an AI tool that automatically extracts key information like date, location, type of incident, and even suggests initial categorisation. This means you spend less time manually typing and more time validating and ensuring accuracy. It's about getting the data ready for the system much faster.

AI-Powered Audit Checklist Drafting

Instead of building audit checklists from scratch, an AI assistant can analyse past audit reports and ISO 45001 clauses to draft a preliminary checklist for internal audits. You'll then review, refine, and add specific questions, saving you hours of initial setup time. It's a great way to learn what auditors actually look for.

Intelligent Procedure & Risk Assessment Template Filling

Got a new piece of equipment or a minor process change? An AI model can take a few key inputs and populate a draft Safe Work Procedure or Risk Assessment template with common hazards and control measures. You'll get a solid starting point, which you'll then review and complete with site-specific details, speeding up documentation significantly.

Smart Safety Communications Drafts

Need to put out a quick safety alert or a reminder about a specific OHS procedure? An AI tool can draft clear, concise messages based on your bullet points. You'll provide the facts, and it'll help you craft the wording for different audiences, ensuring your messages are understood and impactful, without you staring at a blank page.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become an OHS & ISO Coordinator?

Common routes in include Administrative Assistant / Office Support (1-2 years), School Leaver / Apprentice (Business Administration) (0-1 year (post-apprenticeship)) and Entry-Level Health & Safety Role (e.g., Site Safety Rep Assistant) (1-2 years). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can an OHS & ISO Coordinator progress to?

This role can lead on to ISO 45001 Administrator (2-3 years in the OHS & ISO Coordinator role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for an OHS & ISO Coordinator?

Increasingly, Basic AI Prompt Engineering for Administrative Tasks and Digital Document Management & Workflow Automation Basics. 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

OHS and ISO management skills transfer across most industries, from manufacturing and logistics to construction and healthcare. Every organisation has to manage health and safety, so this work applies widely.

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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