Water Safety Coordinator
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£34k - £36.9k Annual
Full-Time
Job title: Water Safety Coordinator
Department/Location: Estates Division
Salary: £33,951-£39,906
Reference: BA50025
Closing date: 14 July 2026
About the Role:
To provide specialist technical, commercial and administrative support to the Water Safety Team in the delivery of its Water Safety management function, including, but not limited to:
- Legionella Risk Assessment Programme
- Adiabatic Cooling System Legionella Risk Assessments
- Scalding Risk Assessments
- Administration of the organisational Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Auditing of documents and processes
The role will act as a key interface between the internal specialists, external contractors and consultants delivering Water Safety management services, and the Departments and Institutions that occupy buildings.
The role will also manage the Water Safety Team’s annual audit programme to help drive high standards of fire safety performance across the Estate, including monitoring contractor performance against KPIs and service level agreements, tracking the close-out of remedial works and preparing regular management information and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the Water Safety Team Risk Assessment Programmes
- Administer the Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Manage the annual audit programme, including the performance of editorial audits
- Manage the annual Water Safety compliance budget
- Coordinate Water Safety communications
- Provide weekly and monthly compliance progress reports
- Assist with the delivery of the statutory training strategy
About you:
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with excellent organisational and communication skills. In order to succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Specialist knowledge of water hygiene and compliance in commercial buildings, including familiarity with ACoP L8, COSHH Regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience in managing compliance programmes, such as Legionella and adiabatic risk assessments, and coordinating remedial works.
- Experience in Facilities Management, working with a variety of different types of buildings, water systems, and CAFM.
- Strong analytical and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate compliance records and produce clear reports.
- Excellent stakeholder management, working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors to ensure statutory obligations are met.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability, particularly in identifying and mitigating water safety risks.
- IT proficiency, including experience with compliance management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- A commitment to health and safety best practice and continuous improvement.
Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:
- Competitive pay with automatic annual cost of living increases and service-related progression.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus access to workplace nurseries.
- Excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution through auto-enrolment.
- Travel and shopping discounts at over 2,000 local and national retailers.
- Relocation support for eligible new starters.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email the Estates Division. Contact details are available via the apply button.
Please quote reference BA50025 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK
Department/Location: Estates Division
Salary: £33,951-£39,906
Reference: BA50025
Closing date: 14 July 2026
About the Role:
To provide specialist technical, commercial and administrative support to the Water Safety Team in the delivery of its Water Safety management function, including, but not limited to:
- Legionella Risk Assessment Programme
- Adiabatic Cooling System Legionella Risk Assessments
- Scalding Risk Assessments
- Administration of the organisational Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Auditing of documents and processes
The role will act as a key interface between the internal specialists, external contractors and consultants delivering Water Safety management services, and the Departments and Institutions that occupy buildings.
The role will also manage the Water Safety Team’s annual audit programme to help drive high standards of fire safety performance across the Estate, including monitoring contractor performance against KPIs and service level agreements, tracking the close-out of remedial works and preparing regular management information and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the Water Safety Team Risk Assessment Programmes
- Administer the Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Manage the annual audit programme, including the performance of editorial audits
- Manage the annual Water Safety compliance budget
- Coordinate Water Safety communications
- Provide weekly and monthly compliance progress reports
- Assist with the delivery of the statutory training strategy
About you:
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with excellent organisational and communication skills. In order to succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Specialist knowledge of water hygiene and compliance in commercial buildings, including familiarity with ACoP L8, COSHH Regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience in managing compliance programmes, such as Legionella and adiabatic risk assessments, and coordinating remedial works.
- Experience in Facilities Management, working with a variety of different types of buildings, water systems, and CAFM.
- Strong analytical and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate compliance records and produce clear reports.
- Excellent stakeholder management, working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors to ensure statutory obligations are met.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability, particularly in identifying and mitigating water safety risks.
- IT proficiency, including experience with compliance management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- A commitment to health and safety best practice and continuous improvement.
Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:
- Competitive pay with automatic annual cost of living increases and service-related progression.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus access to workplace nurseries.
- Excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution through auto-enrolment.
- Travel and shopping discounts at over 2,000 local and national retailers.
- Relocation support for eligible new starters.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email the Estates Division. Contact details are available via the apply button.
Please quote reference BA50025 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK
Reference: 225306456
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Water Safety Coordinator
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£34k - £36.9k Annual
Full-Time
Job title: Water Safety Coordinator
Department/Location: Estates Division
Salary: £33,951-£39,906
Reference: BA50025
Closing date: 14 July 2026
About the Role:
To provide specialist technical, commercial and administrative support to the Water Safety Team in the delivery of its Water Safety management function, including, but not limited to:
- Legionella Risk Assessment Programme
- Adiabatic Cooling System Legionella Risk Assessments
- Scalding Risk Assessments
- Administration of the organisational Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Auditing of documents and processes
The role will act as a key interface between the internal specialists, external contractors and consultants delivering Water Safety management services, and the Departments and Institutions that occupy buildings.
The role will also manage the Water Safety Team’s annual audit programme to help drive high standards of fire safety performance across the Estate, including monitoring contractor performance against KPIs and service level agreements, tracking the close-out of remedial works and preparing regular management information and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the Water Safety Team Risk Assessment Programmes
- Administer the Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Manage the annual audit programme, including the performance of editorial audits
- Manage the annual Water Safety compliance budget
- Coordinate Water Safety communications
- Provide weekly and monthly compliance progress reports
- Assist with the delivery of the statutory training strategy
About you:
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with excellent organisational and communication skills. In order to succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Specialist knowledge of water hygiene and compliance in commercial buildings, including familiarity with ACoP L8, COSHH Regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience in managing compliance programmes, such as Legionella and adiabatic risk assessments, and coordinating remedial works.
- Experience in Facilities Management, working with a variety of different types of buildings, water systems, and CAFM.
- Strong analytical and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate compliance records and produce clear reports.
- Excellent stakeholder management, working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors to ensure statutory obligations are met.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability, particularly in identifying and mitigating water safety risks.
- IT proficiency, including experience with compliance management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- A commitment to health and safety best practice and continuous improvement.
Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:
- Competitive pay with automatic annual cost of living increases and service-related progression.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus access to workplace nurseries.
- Excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution through auto-enrolment.
- Travel and shopping discounts at over 2,000 local and national retailers.
- Relocation support for eligible new starters.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email the Estates Division. Contact details are available via the apply button.
Please quote reference BA50025 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK
Department/Location: Estates Division
Salary: £33,951-£39,906
Reference: BA50025
Closing date: 14 July 2026
About the Role:
To provide specialist technical, commercial and administrative support to the Water Safety Team in the delivery of its Water Safety management function, including, but not limited to:
- Legionella Risk Assessment Programme
- Adiabatic Cooling System Legionella Risk Assessments
- Scalding Risk Assessments
- Administration of the organisational Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Auditing of documents and processes
The role will act as a key interface between the internal specialists, external contractors and consultants delivering Water Safety management services, and the Departments and Institutions that occupy buildings.
The role will also manage the Water Safety Team’s annual audit programme to help drive high standards of fire safety performance across the Estate, including monitoring contractor performance against KPIs and service level agreements, tracking the close-out of remedial works and preparing regular management information and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the Water Safety Team Risk Assessment Programmes
- Administer the Water Safety Plan and associated Written Schemes of Control
- Manage the annual audit programme, including the performance of editorial audits
- Manage the annual Water Safety compliance budget
- Coordinate Water Safety communications
- Provide weekly and monthly compliance progress reports
- Assist with the delivery of the statutory training strategy
About you:
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with excellent organisational and communication skills. In order to succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Specialist knowledge of water hygiene and compliance in commercial buildings, including familiarity with ACoP L8, COSHH Regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience in managing compliance programmes, such as Legionella and adiabatic risk assessments, and coordinating remedial works.
- Experience in Facilities Management, working with a variety of different types of buildings, water systems, and CAFM.
- Strong analytical and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate compliance records and produce clear reports.
- Excellent stakeholder management, working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors to ensure statutory obligations are met.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability, particularly in identifying and mitigating water safety risks.
- IT proficiency, including experience with compliance management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- A commitment to health and safety best practice and continuous improvement.
Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:
- Competitive pay with automatic annual cost of living increases and service-related progression.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus access to workplace nurseries.
- Excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution through auto-enrolment.
- Travel and shopping discounts at over 2,000 local and national retailers.
- Relocation support for eligible new starters.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email the Estates Division. Contact details are available via the apply button.
Please quote reference BA50025 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK
Reference: 225306456
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