Health and Safety Business Partner

Think Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Housing Association is seeking a Health and Safety Business Partner to support management teams in promoting a positive safety culture. Responsibilities include advising on health and safety regulations, leading the Health & Safety team, and implementing safety management systems. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in high-risk settings. The role offers a salary of £47,662 per annum plus benefits and is based in Telford, Shropshire.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Health & Safety within a high-risk organization.
• Proven track record of implementing health & safety improvements.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employer obligations under health and safety legislation.
• Act as Deputy Group Health & Safety Subject Matter Expert.
• Support the implementation of the Safety Management System.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Risk Management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 5 / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice

CMIOSH / Graduate IOSH status

Job description

Overview

My Client is looking for a Health & Safety professional to play a key role in supporting management teams across a well established Housing Association. You\'ll help drive the implementation of our Safety Management System and champion the ongoing development of a positive safety culture throughout the business. As the Subject Matter Expert for our Construction Division, you\'ll provide specialist technical support to the Client Team, ensuring high standards are consistently achieved. You\'ll also influence health, safety and wellbeing across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide all areas of the business on employer obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and all other relevant legislation.
• Act as Deputy Group Health & Safety Subject Matter Expert, stepping in for the Group Head of Health & Safety when required.
• Provide line management for the Health & Safety team in the Head\'s absence.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of the Safety Management System and foster a positive safety culture across the Group.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 5 / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice or equivalent (with evidence of current CPD).
• Holds CMIOSH / Graduate IOSH status.
• Experience of working in Health & Safety within a high-risk organisation using a risk-based approach (e.g., construction / housing).
• Experience of managing fire, legionella and asbestos risks.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing health & safety improvements at strategic and operational levels.
• Ability to engage with internal and external customers and enforcement bodies, building positive relationships and fostering a positive health & safety culture.
• Strong communication skills across all levels with internal and external customers.
• Focus on delivering products and services through customer engagement and understanding.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use; travel across Staffordshire and Shropshire will be required.

Job Details

• Job Title: Health and Safety Business Partner
• Company: Think Recruitment
• Location: Telford, Shropshire
• Salary: £47,662 Per annum + Car Allowance, Pension and Holiday
• Posted: Sep 25th 2025
• Closes: Oct 26th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time