Overview
Adecco Property Services Specialist Division North is partnering exclusively with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust to recruit a permanent Health and Safety Officer to work in their offices in the York area. The post-holder will work within the Health and Safety Team to deliver occupational health and safety across all group operations in line with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) to ensure the highest standards of health and safety are achieved across the Group. This role reports to the Head of Health and Safety.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to and deliver on key health and safety objectives and projects in line with the Health and Safety Team’s annual plan to ensure the Team is advising on, developing, and promoting a positive and compliant health and safety culture consistent with current legislation.
* Use current and proven methods to make recommendations and develop solutions to simple and complex problems within your scope of competence to minimise non-compliance with legislation.
* Continuously review and adhere to all health and safety arrangements and processes to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and act as a role model for the organisation.
* Develop and implement monitoring of health and safety activities and documentation across the business.
* Provide support and technical advice to managers to enable them to maintain safe working practices and conditions, including accident/incident investigations and operational reporting obligations.
* Use various communication styles and techniques to deliver effective health and safety information for stakeholders to understand legislation, policies and expected standards.
* Design, deliver and review training materials to enhance health and safety knowledge across all areas of the business.
* Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, represent the Health and Safety Team at meetings, and influence approaches to a positive health and safety culture.
* Support compliance and health and safety tasks to ensure The Garth, Tanners Yard and other offices are managed effectively (e.g., Fire Drills, operational health and safety processes, and accurate documentation).
Candidate requirements
* Experience working in a Health and Safety environment, preferably within social housing or the public sector, with knowledge of social housing regulations and standards.
* A health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate, Environmental Health, or any related qualification.
* Willingness to develop experience in particular fields of health and safety such as construction, fire and COSHH.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Customer-focused, maintains integrity and respect in the workplace, and takes accountability for actions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt easily.
Salary and benefits
* £35,000.80 annual salary (negotiable)
* Excellent defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
* 35 hour work week
* Flexible working options - hybrid 3 days in the office / 2 days home
* 33 days holidays (incl. bank holidays) plus option to buy or sell more
* Discount packages with retailers for shopping, utilities, and leisure
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Health care cash plan
* Low-cost employee loans & saving accounts with Leeds Credit Union
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (confidential care, support and advice available 24/7)
* Season Ticket Travel Loan
* Give as you earn scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Free on-site parking
* Excellent training and development
Deadline
CV submission: 11 October. Interviews start 23 October.
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