Health and Safety Apprentice

London and Quadrant Housing Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing trust in London is seeking a Health and Safety Apprentice to join their Corporate Health and Safety Department. The role offers a hands-on learning experience in various safety disciplines, mentorship from professionals, and the opportunity to gain a recognized qualification. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in health and safety, strong communication skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English. This is a full-time position with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan

28 days Annual Leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in health and safety and a desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accident and near miss investigations and site inspections.
• Apply knowledge of H&S legislation to review policies and procedures.
• Help develop training materials and toolbox talks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade 4 or above (A-C)

Job description

Title: Health and Safety Apprentice

Contract Type: Fixed Term 2.5 years, Full-Time

Salary: £22,283 per annum

Reporting Office: West Ham Lane, London E15 4PH

Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:00

Closing date for completed applications: 5th October 2025

Interviews will be held on: W/C 13th October 2025

NB: To qualify for apprenticeship funding, the individual must have a valid and eligible residency status. This requires residency in the UK (or British Overseas Territories) for at least 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.

The L&Q Early Talent Programme has been designed to help you get the career you have always wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career path with a values-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout the programme and beyond.

Introduction

We are looking for a Health and Safety Apprentice to join our busy Corporate Health and Safety (CH&S) Department.

Join a friendly and forward-thinking Health and Safety team that’s at the heart of protecting our frontline services.

CH&S is a large diverse team made up of around 25 professionals specialising in various disciplines, such as workplace safety, construction, fire and building safety as well as employee wellbeing.

Overview of the role

You will be working in a dynamic and constantly changing environment where no two days are the same. You’ll learn from past cases and from a wide range of experienced professionals who will support your development.

You will work closely with operational teams such as repairs, maintenance, and construction. Once settled, you’ll be involved in site visits, inspections, and toolbox talks—spending around 40–50% of your time out in the field. The rest of your time will be split between office-based work and working from home.

As an apprentice, you won’t just learn the theory—you’ll be out in the field, gaining hands-on experience and making a meaningful impact every day.

Main duties and impact

We’re looking for an ambitious individual to join our Operational Safety team and train as a Health and Safety professional. You’ll learn how to provide competent advice to help teams comply with health and safety law and best practice.

• Assisting with accident and near miss investigations and site inspections
• Applying your growing knowledge of H&S legislation to review policies and procedures
• Helping to develop training materials and toolbox talks
• Gathering and interpreting H&S data and statistics for reports and how to act on findings and trends
• Assist the H&S teams in the development and monitoring of the Safety and Health Systems.
• Understanding how changes in legislation affect organisations
• The apprentice will understand how generic industry safety guidance applies in the workplace
• Practice identifying potentially harmful working practices. How to deal with hazards in accordance with legal requirements, best practice and company processes.

What you’ll gain

• A recognised Health and Safety qualification
• Real-world experience across a variety of safety disciplines
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• A pathway to a rewarding career in Health and Safety

What you'll bring

• A genuine interest in health and safety and a desire to learn
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• GCSE Maths & English Grade 4 or above (A-C)

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email [e-mail]