Health & Safety Lead – Fixed Term (9–12 months)
Location: Home-Based with Regional Travel (Cornwall, Devon, Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum (pro rata) + Car & Home Working Allowance
The Role
We’re seeking a skilled Health & Safety Lead to join on a 9–12 month fixed-term basis, supporting services across the West region. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and conducting fire risk assessments in care and supported housing settings. Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Risk, this is a home-based role with regional travel.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct Type 1 & 2 Fire Risk Assessments in care and supported living settings.
* Lead on incident management, investigations, RIDDOR reporting, and corrective actions.
* Deliver expert advice to operational teams on H&S and fire safety compliance.
* Complete audits, inspections, and risk assessments to monitor safety performance.
* Liaise with regulators and follow up on remedial actions.
* Support policy development and report on KPIs, trends, and risk insights.
What You’ll Need
Essential:
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
* Level 3 Fire Safety or Fire Risk Assessment qualification
* At least 2 years' experience in Type 1 & 2 FRAs
* Strong knowledge of H&S legislation in care/housing
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
* Confident communicator with strong analytical and organisational skills
Desirable:
* Membership of IFE, IFSM or Fire Risk Assessor Register
* Level 3 Food Safety qualification
* Additional training (e.g., DSE Assessor)
* Experience in supported housing or social care
Benefits
* 33 days' annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
* Award-winning training and development
* Wagestream: access pay any time
* Digital GP, mental health & wellbeing support
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Discounts on phones and retailers
* Employee referral rewards
A DBS check is required.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Make a real impact in a role that values people and safety. Apply now.