We have a very exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our team at Together Housing Group. In this key role, you will support the delivery of a safe, compliant and positive working environment across the Group. Working closely with managers and colleagues, you will provide expert advice, carry out site inspections and help embed a strong health and safety culture across all areas of the organisation.
Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non‑profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.
Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a disability confident employer.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist health and safety advice and guidance across designated departments.
* Support managers to develop and review risk assessments, ensuring hazards are identified and reduced.
* Carry out site visits, audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with legislation and Group policies.
* Advise on personal risk assessments, DSE assessments and lone working practices.
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near‑misses, implementing effective preventive measures.
* Support the delivery of health and safety training to colleagues.
* Support the development and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures and training materials.
* Promote a strong health and safety culture through effective communication and awareness.
* Work collaboratively with trade unions, managers and teams to ensure compliance and best practice.
* Assist with claims investigations and support health surveillance activities.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Proven experience providing professional health and safety advice within a complex organisation.
* Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice.
* Experience investigating incidents and implementing control measures.
* The ability to influence, challenge and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
* Experience carrying out audits, inspections and producing detailed reports.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
* A Level 3 Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate).
* IOSH membership (TechIOsh or above) and evidence of continuous professional development.
Benefits
* Starting salary of £37,977 per annum.
* 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years of service) plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid work arrangement: You will work 37 hours each week, Monday through Friday.
* This position offers flexible working arrangements. In this role, you will be expected to attend the office for team collaboration once or twice a week. The remaining days will be spent either on-site, at another office location, or working from home. Regular travel across all Together Group offices and sites is essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is required.
* Wide range of technical, professional and personal development training opportunities.
* Attractive pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
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