United Kingdom · Property and facilities · Senior (5-8 years)

Senior International Health and Safety Coordinator

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  • Experience bandSenior (5-8 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toRegional H&S Manager
  • UK framework levelUsually a professional owning their own work, or leading a small team

Also advertised as Senior H&S Advisor (Real Estate) · Health & Safety Lead (Facilities) · EHS Specialist (Global Property) · Senior Facilities Safety Officer

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The qualifications matched to this job

CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership Chartered Management Institute · Level 5 · covers 5 of 10 standards
IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 4 · covers 1 of 10 standards
EAL Level 4 Diploma in Power Engineering Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · Level 4 · covers 1 of 10 standards
ABBE Level 4 Certificate in Leasehold Property Management Awarding Body for the Built Environment · Level 4 · covers 1 of 10 standards
ProQual Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management ProQual Awarding Body · Level 4 · covers 1 of 10 standards
ABBE Level 6 Diploma in Building Surveying and Housing Management Awarding Body for the Built Environment · Level 6 · covers 2 of 10 standards

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The units you would start with

Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership
Implement health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice
Health and Safety in Engineering EAL Level 4 Diploma in Power Engineering
Understand Health and Safety in Leasehold Property Management ABBE Level 4 Certificate in Leasehold Property Management
Understand the health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures in housing management ABBE Level 6 Diploma in Building Surveying and Housing Management

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  1. Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility Chartered Management Institute · covers 5 of 10 standards Level 5
  2. Implement health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 4
  3. Health and Safety in Engineering Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 4
  4. Understand Health and Safety in Leasehold Property Management Awarding Body for the Built Environment · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 4
  5. Understand the health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures in housing management Awarding Body for the Built Environment · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 6
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The new skills this role is being asked for

  • Human-Centred Safety Design
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Integration
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3What this role really is

You'll coordinate health and safety across a large international property portfolio. This covers offices, contractors and other sites. You'll design safety plans, lead investigations, and make sure everyone follows the same standards. When things go wrong, they can go badly wrong, so the role matters.

4What you'd actually use

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

Intelex (or similar EHS Management Platform) Advanced

Configuring new modules (e.g., audit checklists, permit-to-work), building custom dashboards for regional trends, and training super-users across our properties. You're not just a user; you're a power user and system champion.

iAuditor (by SafetyCulture) / GoCanvas Expert

Designing and building complex, logic-based inspection templates for different property types and activities. You'll also be analysing aggregate data from these tools to identify systemic risks across the entire portfolio, not just individual sites.

Planon / Archibus (or similar CAFM / IWMS) Advanced

Correlating maintenance data with incident data to identify asset-related risks. You'll work with Facilities Management to embed H&S checks into planned maintenance schedules, making sure safety is built into our operations.

Litmos / Cornerstone OnDemand (or similar LMS) Advanced

Developing H&S training content, creating specific learning paths for roles like fire wardens or first aiders, and reporting on the effectiveness of our training programmes. You'll be making sure our people have the knowledge they need.

Microsoft Power BI / Tableau Expert

Connecting directly to our EHS platform data sources and building interactive dashboards from scratch. You'll visualise LTI trends, near-miss hotspots, and audit scores, turning raw data into actionable insights for regional leadership.

MS Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet Advanced

Building automated workflows (e.g., incident alert notifications), designing SharePoint sites for regional H&S committees, and using Smartsheet to track complex H&S project tasks and corrective actions. You're making collaboration efficient.

LexisNexis Environmental Compliance / Enhesa Advanced

Proactively researching upcoming legislation, interpreting its impact on specific property types in your region, and drafting briefing notes for regional managers. You're staying ahead of the curve, not just reacting.

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
Incident Investigation Methodology Follows prescribed methodology under supervision; gathers initial facts. Chooses appropriate methodology for routine incidents; leads investigations under guidance. Leads complex investigations, selects advanced techniques (e.g., TapRooT®), and defines root cause analysis approach. Makes recommendations for systemic changes.
H&S Procedure Development Updates existing procedures based on template; drafts sections under review. Develops new procedures for specific, well-defined tasks; seeks approval from senior staff. Designs and implements new H&S programmes and procedures for major workstreams or property types. Makes recommendations for policy changes to management.
Budget for H&S Initiatives/Purchases No independent budget authority; raises purchase requests for review. Approves minor H&S purchases up to £1K for immediate needs, with manager sign-off. Approves H&S-related expenditure up to £5K for immediate corrective actions or small equipment. Recommends larger investments (e.g., £20K for new safety system) to Regional H&S Manager.
Contractor H&S Approval Reviews contractor RAMS against checklist; flags issues to senior team. Assesses contractor pre-qualification documents; approves for routine work with manager oversight. Owns the contractor safety management process for a region. Makes final decisions on contractor H&S suitability for complex projects, consulting with Legal and Procurement as needed.

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.

Corrective Action Closure Rate
The percentage of high-priority corrective actions (from audits or incidents) that are closed out within the agreed timeframe.
Target · 90% closure rate for high-priority actions

After a Q1 audit, 15 high-priority actions were identified. You ensure 14 are closed by the Q2 deadline, hitting 93%.

Near Miss & Good Catch Reporting Rate
The number of proactive hazard reports (near misses and good catches) submitted per 1,000 employee hours.
Target · 25% increase year-on-year in reports

Last year, we had 100 reports. This year, you've helped us get to 125, showing a more proactive safety culture.

H&S Training Completion Rates
The percentage of mandatory H&S training modules completed by relevant employees and contractors in your assigned region/portfolio.
Target · 95% completion for mandatory modules

For the Q2 fire warden training, 190 out of 200 assigned staff completed it, hitting 95%.

Audit Score Improvement
The average score on internal H&S management system audits for your designated properties/region.
Target · Average score of 90%+ on internal audits

Your portfolio's average internal audit score improved from 85% to 92% over the last year, showing real progress.

Effectiveness of Incident Investigations
The quality and depth of incident investigations, moving beyond immediate causes to identify systemic failures and robust corrective actions.
  • Investigation reports clearly identify root causes (not just symptoms). Corrective actions address systemic issues, not just individual blame. Lessons learned are shared effectively across the organisation. You're seen as the expert in getting to the bottom of things.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
Your ability to build trust and persuade Facilities Managers, Country Managers, and project teams to prioritise and embed H&S into their daily operations.
  • You're proactively consulted on new projects or operational changes. FMs seek your advice before issues arise. You successfully champion new safety initiatives, getting buy-in from various departments without resorting to 'safety police' tactics. People actually listen to you.
Quality of Safety Programme Development
The clarity, practicality, and effectiveness of the H&S procedures, guidelines, and training programmes you develop.
  • New procedures are easy for site teams to understand and follow. Training content is engaging and leads to measurable behaviour change. Your programmes are praised for being 'real-world' and not just theoretical. They actually work in practice.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
Your contribution to the development of junior H&S colleagues and the wider facilities team, sharing your expertise and best practices.
  • Junior team members regularly seek your advice. You run informal training sessions or workshops. Your colleagues say you're approachable and helpful. You actively contribute to our internal knowledge base and forums.

7Would you like it

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

What people enjoy
Protecting People and Property

You get a genuine sense of satisfaction from knowing your work prevents injuries, ensures compliance, and keeps our facilities running safely. The idea of a preventable incident keeps you awake more than a missed deadline.

Successfully implementing a new contractor safety induction programme that demonstrably reduces contractor near-misses on site.

Problem Solving & Investigation

You enjoy the challenge of unpicking complex incidents, digging into root causes, and designing practical solutions. You're a bit of a detective, really, always asking 'why' until you get to the bottom of things.

Leading an investigation into a recurring slip-and-fall incident, identifying a design flaw in a specific type of flooring, and implementing a portfolio-wide corrective action.

Making a Tangible Impact

You want to see your efforts translate into real-world improvements, whether that's a safer work environment, better compliance scores, or a more engaged workforce around H&S. You don't want to just push paper.

Developing and delivering a new fire safety awareness campaign that results in a measurable increase in fire drill participation and understanding of evacuation routes.

What frustrates people
  • Dealing with inconsistent global buy-in, where one country manager is fully on board and another actively undermines your initiatives.
  • The constant pressure to justify your existence and budget with ROI calculations for incidents that you successfully prevented from happening—it's hard to prove a negative!
  • Navigating the legal labyrinth, getting conflicting advice from lawyers in different countries on how to interpret the same global safety standard.
  • The sheer volume of paperwork and administrative tasks that can sometimes overshadow the proactive safety work you want to do.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable 9-to-5 job with no surprises.
  • Direct authority over all operational teams (you'll need to influence, not command).
  • Instant gratification from every safety initiative (culture change takes time).
  • A role where you only focus on one country or one type of property (it's international and varied).

8Who you work with

This role directly influences the safety performance and regulatory compliance of our property portfolio. Your work helps to minimise risk, reduce incident rates, and protect the company from legal and financial penalties. You'll also play a big part in building a proactive safety culture, which ultimately improves employee morale and productivity across our global operations.

Inside the business
  • Regional Facilities Managers
  • Country Managers
  • Property Management Teams
  • HR Business Partners
  • Legal Counsel (local and regional)
  • Project Management Teams (for new builds/refurbs)
Outside the business
  • External Auditors (e.g., ISO 45001)
  • Regulatory Bodies (e.g., HSE, OSHA equivalents)
  • Third-Party Contractors and Vendors
  • Insurance Providers
  • Emergency Services

9What you need before you start

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

  • At least 5 years of dedicated health and safety experience, specifically within a multi-site or international property/facilities management environment.
  • Proven experience in leading complex incident investigations and implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering H&S training programmes and procedures.
  • A strong track record of influencing operational teams and senior stakeholders on H&S matters without direct authority.
  • Proficiency in at least one major EHS Management Platform (e.g., Intelex, Cority) and data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • A recognised H&S qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent).

10What to practise next

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

Advanced Data Storytelling & Visualisation

Simply presenting numbers isn't enough anymore. You'll need to tell compelling stories with data to influence senior leadership and operational teams. This means moving beyond basic dashboards to create visualisations that highlight trends, risks, and the impact of our safety programmes, justifying investments and driving action.

Narrative structure for data presentations · Choosing the right chart type for your message · Interactive dashboard design principles (Power BI/ · Highlighting insights vs. just showing data · Tailoring data stories for different audiences

  • This quarter: Take an online course on advanced Power BI or Tableau dashboard design, focusing on user experience.
  • Next quarter: Redesign one of our existing H&S dashboards to be more interactive and tell a clearer story about a key risk area.
  • Month 4-6: Practice presenting your redesigned dashboard to internal stakeholders, actively seeking feedback on its clarity and impact.
  • Month 7-9: Explore integrating external data sources (e.g., weather, local crime rates) into your dashboards to identify new predictive risk factors.

Quick win: For your next H&S committee meeting, pick one key metric and create a single, impactful slide that tells its story visually, rather than just showing a table of numbers. See how it lands.

Integrated Safety Technology & IoT

Our buildings are getting smarter, and so should our safety systems. Integrating real-time data from IoT sensors (e.g., air quality, occupancy, equipment diagnostics) with our EHS and CAFM platforms will allow for predictive safety interventions and more efficient risk management. You'll need to understand how these systems talk to each other.

IoT sensor applications in facilities (e.g., smart · Data integration between EHS, CAFM, and building m · Predictive analytics for equipment failure and env · Digital twin technology for safety planning and si · Cybersecurity considerations for connected safety

  • This month: Research current trends in smart building technology and IoT for facilities management.
  • Next month: Identify one area in our properties where IoT sensors could provide valuable real-time safety data (e.g., confined space monitoring, air quality in labs).
  • Month 3-4: Work with our IT or Facilities Technology team to understand the feasibility and challenges of integrating new data streams.
  • Month 5-6: Develop a business case for a pilot project using IoT for a specific safety challenge, outlining potential benefits and risks.

Quick win: Start talking to our Facilities Technology team about what sensors are already in our buildings and what data they're collecting. There might be untapped safety insights waiting.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attend industry conferences and webinars on international H&S trends, particularly in real estate and facilities management.
  • Actively participate in professional H&S networks and forums to share best practices and learn from peers.
  • Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain your professional body membership and stay current with legislative changes.
  • Seek out opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and present on H&S topics internally.

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.

Human-Centred Safety Design

Traditional safety often focuses on rules and compliance. The future is about understanding human behaviour, cognitive biases, and designing systems that are inherently safer and easier for people to use, rather than just relying on 'don't make mistakes.' This is driven by a shift towards proactive, preventative safety cultures.

  • Behavioural economics in safety
  • Error-prevention design principles
  • Psychological safety in teams
  • User experience (UX) principles for safety procedu
  • Nudge theory in safety communication

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Integration

Health and Safety is no longer a standalone function; it's a critical component of our broader ESG strategy. Investors, tenants, and employees increasingly demand transparency and strong performance in these areas. You'll need to understand how H&S data feeds into our overall ESG reporting and strategy.

  • ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., GRESB, GRI)
  • Social pillar metrics (employee wellbeing, safety
  • Governance aspects of H&S (board oversight, risk m
  • Green building certifications (e.g., BREEAM, LEED)
  • Supply chain ESG due diligence

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
  • Risk Assessment & Control Hierarchy
  • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS)
  • International Regulatory Interpretation
  • Contractor Safety Management

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

    H&S Coordinator (L2) within Real Estate/FM

    2-3 years

    Skills to master

    • Independently managing routine inspections, logging incidents accurately, delivering basic H&S training, and taking ownership of H&S data for a specific sub-region or set of properties. You'd need to show you can handle responsibility and work autonomously on defined tasks.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently exceeds targets for incident reporting and corrective action follow-up.
    • Proactively identifies and proposes solutions for recurring safety issues.
    • Receives positive feedback from Facilities Managers on their H&S support.
    • Successfully delivers basic H&S training sessions to site teams.
  2. 2

    H&S Advisor from a different multi-site industry (e.g., Retail, Logistics)

    3-5 years

    Skills to master

    • Adapting your H&S knowledge to the specific nuances of commercial property and facilities management. This means understanding tenant relationships, contractor management in diverse settings, and the unique risks of different building types. You'd need to quickly get up to speed on our industry's specific challenges.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Demonstrates a strong understanding of core H&S principles and their application.
    • Quickly grasps the operational complexities of facilities management.
    • Successfully translates H&S requirements into practical guidance for property teams.
    • Proactively seeks out knowledge about real estate-specific regulations and best practices.
  3. 3

    Facilities Manager with strong H&S focus

    4-6 years

    Skills to master

    • Deepening your H&S technical expertise, particularly in incident investigation, regulatory interpretation, and H&S management systems (like ISO 45001). You'd need to move from managing H&S as part of a broader role to making it your primary specialism, often requiring a formal H&S qualification.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Has led H&S initiatives and managed significant H&S risks within their FM role.
    • Holds a relevant H&S qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma).
    • Demonstrates a clear desire to specialise and deepen their H&S knowledge.
    • Is recognised by peers for their strong H&S awareness and proactive approach.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to managing H&S teams, becoming a global technical expert, or moving into wider risk management.

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Senior International Health and Safety Coordinator
  • Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
  • Risk Assessment & Control Hierarchy
  • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS)
  • International Regulatory Interpretation
  • Contractor Safety Management
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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

Senior International Health and Safety Coordinator is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. You'll move from leading workstreams to managing a regional H&S programme (e.g., Contractor Safety, Fire Safety across EMEA). You'll have more influence over strategic direction and may start managing a small team of H&S Coordinators. Your budget authority will increase, and you'll be expected to design H&S components for new, complex building projects.

    • H&S System Architecture Designing the H&S components of new building projects.
    • Portfolio-wide Risk Analysis Analysing trends and identifying systemic risks across an entire region.
    • Budget Management (larger scale) Managing H&S budgets up to £50K-£500K.
    • Hiring & Onboarding Involved in recruiting new H&S talent.
  2. Regional H&S Manager (L5)

    5-8 years

    This is a significant step, moving into formal people management and owning the H&S strategy, budget, and performance for an entire region (e.g., EMEA or APAC). You'll manage a team of H&S professionals and report directly to senior business leadership, shaping the H&S direction for a major part of the company.

    • Regional H&S Strategy Development Defining the long-term H&S vision for a major geographical area.
    • P&L Management (H&S budget) Owning and managing a significant H&S budget (£500K-£2M).
    • Vendor & Partner Management Strategic oversight of key H&S technology and service providers.
    • External Representation Representing the company on regional industry bodies or regulatory forums.
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Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Imagine spending less time on tedious paperwork and more time on proactive safety initiatives. That's the reality with AI. We're building an AI Productivity Hub specifically for our Realestate Facilities Management teams, and for a Senior H&S Coordinator, it's a game-changer.

AI isn't here to replace your expertise; it's here to supercharge it. For a Senior H&S Coordinator, this means automating the mundane, getting rapid insights from mountains of data, and quickly understanding complex global regulations. You'll be able to focus your valuable time and judgement on the truly strategic and high-impact work, like deep investigations and cultural change, rather than getting bogged down in repetitive tasks.

Automated RAMS Drafting

Use a generative AI tool, trained on our company's templates and your past successful RAMS, to draft comprehensive Risk Assessment and Method Statements. You'll input the task (e.g., 'replace chiller on rooftop at 123 Main St.'), and the AI will generate a detailed draft covering likely hazards, controls, and PPE, ready for your expert review and fine-tuning. This cuts down hours of initial drafting time.

Predictive Risk Hot-Spotting

An AI model analyses data from our EHS platform, CAFM system (think maintenance backlogs), and even external sources like local weather patterns. It then flags specific properties or activities with an elevated risk of a slip-and-fall or contractor injury in the coming week. This lets you proactively intervene, rather than react after an incident has already happened.

Rapid Regulatory Summaries

Point an AI research assistant at a newly published, 100-page piece of H&S legislation from Germany or Brazil. It'll provide you with a concise, 2-page summary in English, highlighting the key changes, affected operations, and required actions, cross-referencing against our current corporate policies. No more slogging through dense legal jargon for hours.

Tailored Toolbox Talk Generation

An AI tool generates scripts for 5-minute toolbox talks. You'll specify the topic (e.g., 'ladder safety'), the audience ('office-based first aiders' versus 'M&E engineers'), and the language. It creates relevant, engaging, and easy-to-understand content instantly, saving you time on content creation and ensuring consistency.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Senior International Health and Safety Coordinator?

Common routes in include H&S Coordinator within Real Estate/FM (2-3 years), H&S Advisor from a different multi-site industry (e.g., Retail, Logistics) (3-5 years) and Facilities Manager with strong H&S focus (4-6 years). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Senior International Health and Safety Coordinator progress to?

This role can lead on to Lead H&S Business Partner (3-5 years) and Regional H&S Manager (5-8 years), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Senior International Health and Safety Coordinator?

Increasingly, Human-Centred Safety Design and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Integration. 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 4

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

More jobs in property and facilities

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

The skills built in international H&S coordination within real estate transfer to other multi-site industries such as manufacturing, logistics or retail. They also apply to consulting, advising other organisations on their H&S strategies and compliance.

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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