HR and Health & Safety Officer

Shape the future. Empower a profession. Make global impact.

At IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers), we’re more than a professional body — we are a powerful, global movement of over 32,000 chemical, biochemical and process engineers who are solving some of the world’s biggest challenges.

From climate change and clean energy to food security and health, our members lead the way in creating a safer, more sustainable world. We champion excellence, ethics and innovation. Through our professional standards, qualified members are entitled to use the titles Chartered Chemical Engineer and Professional Process Safety Engineer.

With a bold new strategy, fresh leadership, and an ambitious agenda for growth, inclusion and influence, this is a truly exciting time to join IChemE. Be part of a team that’s raising the bar, growing its global voice, and engineering a sustainable world.

Position:

We’re looking for an organised and proactive HR professional to join our team in a varied role covering both HR and Health & Safety.

You’ll support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training and HR systems, while also helping to keep our workplace safe and compliant. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with managers and play a key part in keeping things running smoothly day to day.

If you’re detail-focused, confident managing your workload, and enjoy a mix of HR and Health and Safety responsibilities, we’d like to hear from you!

Requirements:

• Coordinating recruitment processes and supporting managers with hiring
• Managing onboarding and induction for new starters and handling leavers
• Keeping HR systems and employee records accurate and up to date
• Producing reports and tracking data such as absence and training
• Supporting learning and development activities and training compliance
• Carrying out basic Health & Safety tasks, including risk assessments
• Working closely with managers to provide day-to-day HR support
  
  

Other information:

This is a part time, permanent opportunity (20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4 hours per day), based at our IChemE offices in Rugby.

Starting pro rata salary will be £16,500 - £17,800 (depending on experience) plus benefits which includes an excellent pension scheme.

To apply, please provide a CV and a cover letter expressing your interest in the position, how your experience relates to the role, and why you are a strong candidate. Applications sent without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.

The closing date for all applications is Sunday 28 June 2026. IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.

IChemE benefits of employment include:

• Annual performance reviews
• Training and development opportunities
• Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution
• Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time members of staff
• Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more)
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role
• Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office