Health and Safety Advisor

Housing Diversity Network; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Job summary

Citizen is hiring a Health & Safety Advisor to provide expert guidance across our housing portfolio. You will oversee audits, investigations, training delivery and policy development while promoting a proactive safety culture.

A NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent and TechIOSH membership are required, with a driving licence and willingness to travel within the operating area. The role is based across Birmingham and surrounding regions with 37 hours per week, paying £46,877 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting health and safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills to advise and influence across levels.
• Willingness to travel across Citizen's operating area and hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical health and safety advice to managers and colleagues.
• Carry out audits, inspections and risk assessment reviews.
• Support accident investigations and share learning outcomes.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training and campaigns.
• Help maintain policies, procedures and emergency arrangements.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Audits & inspections

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

TechIOSH membership

Job description

Are you a passionate health and safety professional looking to make a real difference? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to create safe working environments, influence positive change, and support colleagues across a diverse organisation? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you'll play an important role in helping Citizen maintain a safe and healthy environment for our colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors. Working closely with the Senior Health & Safety Advisors and Head of Health & Safety, you'll provide expert advice, deliver training, carry out audits and inspections, support accident investigations, and promote a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in health and safety who is looking to develop their career within a supportive team while making a meaningful impact across a varied housing organisation.

Position: Health & Safety Advisor

Salary: £46877 per year

Location: Mobile Worker- Birmingham/Coventry/Hereford/Worcester

Hours: 37 hours, Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical health and safety advice and guidance to managers and colleagues across the business.
• Carry out health and safety audits, inspections and risk assessment reviews, supporting teams to implement safe working practices.
• Assist with accident and incident investigations, reporting, trend analysis and learning outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the development and delivery of health and safety training, campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Help develop and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and emergency response arrangements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.

Qualifications and experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety, or currently working towards achieving this qualification.
• TechIOSH membership (or equivalent professional standard).
• Experience of conducting health and safety inspections, audits and risk assessments, with the ability to analyse findings and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise, influence and build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Citizen's operating area.
• Experience within the housing, construction, repairs or maintenance sector. (Desirable)
• Experience of accident and incident investigation, contractor monitoring and translating health and safety legislation into practical guidance. (Desirable)

Manager’s Quote:

At Citizen, our Health & Safety team is more than a compliance function, we are a caring, supportive group of professionals who genuinely want to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers and communities. We work collaboratively, sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas and supporting one another to achieve the best outcomes, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

This role offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change, build trusted relationships across the organisation and help create safer homes and workplaces. If you're passionate about people, empathetic in your approach and motivated by making a real impact, you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career within our team.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10%which Citizen will match
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture:

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority.We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

This post is subject to aBasicDBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Closing date:4th October 2026

Interview date:21st October2026

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Job Summary

• Location: 4040 Lakeside, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YN