Health and Safety Advisor

Sustainable Futures Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organisation in the UK seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to support safe working environments. The role involves providing advice, conducting audits, and delivering training. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in a relevant role. The position offers a salary of £36,000 – £40,000, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits including pension contributions and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Pension with up to 12% contributions

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Hybrid & flexible working

Health cash plan

Personal development opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice to teams.
• Support incident reporting and improve safety practices.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions.
• Audit and monitor health & safety controls.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation understanding

Clear communication

Proactive approach

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tech IOSH membership

Job description

Ready to make a real impact across workplaces and communities?

This is your chance to join one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking housing organisations, supporting safe, healthy working environments across diverse operational services.

You’ll join a collaborative Corporate Health & Safety team with strong expertise and shared learning - where development, progression and professional support are genuinely prioritised.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide clear, practical H&S advice to managers and frontline teams.
• Support incident reporting and investigations, ensuring learning and improvement.
• Deliver and assist with training and awareness sessions across core safety topics.
• Carry out audits and monitoring of health & safety controls.
• Help maintain and improve the organisation’s Health & Safety Management System.
• Build strong working relationships that promote positive, safe behaviours.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor / Officer role ideally in a multi-site or housing environment
• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential) and ideally Tech IOSH membership
• Good understanding of core H&S legislation and practical application
• Confident communicator - able to explain safety clearly and positively
• A proactive, supportive approach and willingness to learn and progress
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s on Offer

• Salary : £36,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
• Pension : Excellent scheme with up to 12% matched contributions
• Holidays : 28 days rising to 31 with service plus bank holidays
• Hybrid & flexible working : 35-hour week, typically 1–2 days onsite, 3-4 days remote working
• Compressed hours - 4 day working week also considered
• Health & Wellbeing : Health cash plan, life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Development : Strong commitment to CPD, structured internal pathways and funded professional memberships
• Lifestyle benefits : Volunteering leave, employee discounts and flexibility to support balance and wellbeing

Why Join

• You’ll be part of a well-resourced, supportive Health & Safety function with real scope to learn, grow and shape your career
• The team culture is collaborative, people-focused and inclusive, with shared success and accessible senior guidance
• Progression opportunities are clear - into senior advisory, auditing, wellbeing, building safety or project-based roles
• You’ll be trusted to work flexibly and manage your time, in an organisation that values balance and development - not box-ticking.

If you’re a motivated and people-focused Health & Safety professional looking to build experience and grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety & Sustainability