Job Description: Health & Safety Officer Post Title: Health & Safety Officer Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Head of Railway H&S Location: Swanage Railway (based at Swanage, with travel across the Railway as required) Contract: Part-time, 4 days per week (Wednesday–Saturday) Salary: £26,400 Purpose of the Role The Health & Safety Officer will support the delivery of a safe working environment across the Swanage Railway. Working alongside the Railway’s H&S Manager, the postholder will take responsibility for general health, safety, and compliance, ensuring that risks are managed effectively and all statutory requirements are met. A key focus will be on premises, events, weekend operations, and staff/volunteer safety. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Swanage Railway’s Health & Safety Management System. • Carry out regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments across stations, workshops, depots, retail/catering outlets, and offices. • Ensure compliance with legislation including fire safety, first aid, legionella, workplace safety, and event safety. • Support the planning and safe delivery of large-scale events (galas, Halloween, Christmas, etc.), providing weekend cover. • Respond promptly to incidents, accidents, and near misses, leading investigations and recommending corrective actions. • Maintain accurate health & safety records, reporting findings and trends to the CEO and Board. • Deliver induction and refresher H&S training to staff and volunteers. • Work collaboratively with managers, supervisors, and volunteer leaders to embed a culture of safety across the organisation. • Deputise for the Railway H&S Manager as required. Person Specification Essential: • Experience in a health & safety role, ideally in a complex, multi-site environment. • Fire safety, first aid, or legionella awareness training • Good knowledge of UK health & safety law, including fire safety and risk management. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and external bodies. • Confidence in undertaking inspections and writing clear reports. • Ability to work independently, including weekends. Desirable: • Experience in railways, heritage, tourism, events, or transport industries. • Knowledge of volunteer-led organisation. • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety. Working Pattern • 4 days per week (Wednesday–Saturday), to ensure weekend/event cover. • Occasional flexibility required for major events and emergencies.