Health and Safety Advisor

LiveWest Homes Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 9%

Health benefits

Learning and development

Family support

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Adviser to provide expert advice, guidance and support to managers and colleagues across the organisation, helping create a safe and healthy working environment for employees, customers and contractors.

The role focuses on promoting a positive health and safety culture, ensuring legislative compliance and driving continuous improvement through audits, training and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing health and safety advice within a complex organisation.
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections and investigations.
• Experience supporting managers with risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience developing and delivering health and safety training or awareness programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice, guidance and support to managers and colleagues across LiveWest.
• Support policy development, implementation and review of safe systems of work.
• Carry out audits, inspections and monitoring to assess compliance and identify improvements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Support risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to promote a positive safety culture.
• Monitor changes in legislation and best practice to ensure compliance.
• Produce reports and analyse performance data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Health and safety advice

Audits and inspections

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Data analysis & reporting

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced health and safety professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? We're looking for a Health and Safety Adviser to join our team, providing expert advice, guidance and support to managers and colleagues across LiveWest to help create a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, customers and contractors. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation and supporting continuous improvement across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice, guidance and support to managers and colleagues across the organisation.
• Support the development, implementation and review of health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Carry out audits, inspections and monitoring activities to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, identifying root causes and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Support managers in undertaking risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Deliver training, awareness sessions and communications to promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and best practice, ensuring organisational compliance.
• Produce reports, analyse performance data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why should I join LiveWest?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation where health and safety is a key priority. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of teams, influence positive change and help ensure that our people, customers and contractors can work and live safely. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Hybrid Working is available for this role working 2-3 days in the office dependent on business need. You will be based from our Exeter or Weston office.

Strong communication and influencing skills

Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

• Ability to provide clear, practical and proportionate health and safety advice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Competent in report writing, data analysis and presenting information to a range of audiences.
• Good IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Essential Experience

• Experience of providing professional health and safety advice within a complex organisation.
• Experience of undertaking audits, inspections and investigations.
• Experience of supporting managers with risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience of developing and delivering health and safety training or awareness programmes.

Essential Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Understanding of risk management principles and incident investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety management systems and continuous improvement approaches.

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent recognised health and safety qualification).
• Membership of IOSH, or working towards membership.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to challenge constructively and influence positive behavioural change.
• Experience of working collaboratively across multiple teams and locations.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within housing, property, construction, facilities management or a related sector.
• Experience of supporting contractor management and compliance activities.

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of social housing regulatory and operational environments.
• Understanding of contractor health and safety management requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level health and safety qualification.
• Chartered IOSH membership or working towards Chartered status.

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal. Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone. Inclusion at LiveWest: At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment that all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels. Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.

Please note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.

Our Reward and Benefits

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.