Health And Safety Advisor

Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to shape safer homes, communities and outcomes for those we serve. You’ll work across housing, property and care services as part of the Corporate Health & Safety team, influencing culture and embedding strong risk management.

You will coordinate audits, support incident investigations, and guide managers on risk assessments and safe systems of work while contributing to training and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• Technical membership of IOSH (TechIOSH) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits, inspections and policy reviews.
• Support incident reporting, investigation and implementation of learning outcomes.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and internal standards.
• Provide guidance to managers on risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Contribute to training delivery, communications and safety initiatives.
• Support development and continuous improvement of H&S systems and processes.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident reporting

Policy implementation

Health & safety knowledge

Communication

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

TechIOSH

Job description

Nottingham Community Housing Association has been around since 1973, providing over 10,000 homes around the midlands for our residents including care support and working with some of the most vulnerable communities. Our vision is simple, More homes, great services, better lives.

NCHA is a Great Place to Work Certified ‘best workplace’ and we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for our colleagues, customers and communities.

If you're ready to challenge, inspire and drive positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We're looking for a passionate Health and Safety Advisor who wants to do more than tick boxes but help shape safer homes, stronger communities and better outcomes for the people we serve.

As a key part of our Corporate Health & Safety team, you'll be more than a technical expert - you'll be a trusted partner, influencer and champion for positive change. Working across a diverse organisation, including housing, property and care and support services, you'll help influence and embed a culture where safety is valued, understood and owned by everyone.

You’ll contribute to the delivery of the Corporate Health & Safety Strategy, helping to embed a positive safety culture and ensure effective risk management across a wide range of services, including housing and care and support environments.

As part of the role, you’ll:

• Coordinate audits, inspections and policy reviews
• Support incident reporting, investigation and the implementation of learning outcomes
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and internal standards
• Provide guidance to managers on risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Contribute to training delivery, communications and safety initiatives
• Support the development and continuous improvement of H&S systems and processes

Qualifications

A minimum of NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent recognised Level 3 health and safety qualification with a Technical membership of IOSH (TechIOSH)

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice, who can communicate effectively and influence positive behaviours. You will be well organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and have experience supporting risk management, audits or compliance activities.

You will also be confident using systems and data to monitor performance and support reporting, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

At NCHA, you’ll be part of a supportive organisation that values collaboration, professionalism and making a real difference. This is a great opportunity to develop your experience and contribute to a function that is central to how we operate safely and effectively. Explore working life at NCHA, our benefits , and our values to discover more about working with us.

This is a permanent, full-time role where you will work on a hybrid basis between home and our new office in Clifton, Nottingham. The post holder will be expected to travel across Group locations; a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are therefore required (reasonable adjustments will be considered).

Interviews will be held in Nottingham on w/c 12 October 2026.