Job Description
H&S Officer for Joseph Rowntree Housing for 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East, reporting into the H&S Manager.
Client Details
At Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), we're not just offering jobs - we're building a community of passionate people who want to make a real difference. Whether you work in housing, care, or a supporting service, you'll find a purpose driven organisation where your ideas are welcomed, your development is supported, and your impact matters. We have 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East, with our head office being based in York and offer an agile working model.
JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well-managed communities, prioritising those in greatest need. We're proud of our values-driven culture. We believe in trust, care, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and each other. At JRHT, you'll find a workplace where you can be yourself, feel part of something bigger, and do work that means something.
The Compliance & Safety Team at JRHT has undertaken a strategic plan for enhanced growth to support legislative changes in the housing sector to future proof the safety of our customers. As part of this strategy we are recruiting to 3 specialist positions:
* Head of Compliance
* Health & Safety Manager
* Health & Safety Officer
Description
* H&S Officer for 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East, reporting into the H&S Manager
* Risk assessments and method statements
* Managing the H&S inbox enquiries
* Ensuring H&S works issued have been carried out by the wider team
* Support with incident investigations
* Co-ordination of H&S activities
* Data processing and using the H&S system
Profile
* IOSH qualification
* Experience operating in a similar role in the housing, health care or safety sectors
* Able to carry out risk assessments and method statements
* Passion for safety
* Commutable distance of York
Job Offer
* £40,076
* Agile & flexible working model
* Excellent Pension Scheme with a 6% employer contribution, plus Death in Service
* 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell more
* Wellbeing Hub, face-to-face counselling, access to staff network groups and an Employee Support Programme offering confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year
* Cost of living support with discounts and vouchers with 800+ retailers, utility services and supermarkets via the Rewards Portal
* Emergency Leave, Carers Leave and enhanced new-parent and adoption pay
* Health Care Cash Plan and gym membership discounts
* Free on-site parking, Season ticket Travel Loan and a Cycle To Work Scheme