Health and Safety Manager, Specialist & Supported Housing, Neighbourhoods

CIH International Housing Group; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group is seeking a passionate Health and Safety Manager committed to delivering top health and safety standards. In this home-based role, you will oversee compliance across our housing teams, drive safety initiatives, and contribute to a proactive safety culture. Join us to positively impact communities and enhance people's lives through your work.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan up to £1700 annually

Pension scheme contributions of up to 12%

Learning and development opportunities

Reward and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience supporting diverse health and safety activities in housing.
• Experience managing lone working and personal safety risks.
• Experience in social housing or healthcare environments beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with frontline teams to uphold health and safety standards.
• Deliver training and lead safety initiatives.
• Monitor compliance through audits and inspections.

Skills

Operational health and safety guidance

Developing safe systems of work

Conducting inspections

Safety culture promotion

Managing incident investigations

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Job description

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about delivering the highest standards in health and safety while making a real difference to people's lives and communities?

We're seeking a talented, passionate, and people-focused Health and Safety Manager to support our Specialist and Supported Housing and Neighbourhoods teams. You will help deliver a best-in-class safety service and foster a positive safety culture across a diverse portfolio of over 50,000 homes, from Hereford to Lincolnshire, including housing schemes and new developments.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Head of Occupational Health and Safety, you'll work closely with frontline teams in Housing, Neighbourhoods, and Supported Housing. You'll be part of a high-performing team, collaborating with scheme managers and team leaders to uphold the highest health and safety standards, promote safe working practices, and ensure compliance.

Your responsibilities will include providing expert guidance on operational health and safety, establishing safe systems of work, delivering training, leading initiatives, conducting inspections, and managing incident investigations. You'll monitor compliance through audits, oversee safety communications, support training delivery, and promote a proactive safety culture aligned with our wellbeing agenda.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to excellence in health and safety, embracing innovation, best practices, and collaboration. Join us to create safer homes, build strong partnerships, and develop your career within a supportive organization.

Some things we need from you:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or CertIOSH)
• Experience supporting diverse health and safety activities, particularly in housing environments
• Experience conducting safety investigations and recommending improvements
• Experience in social housing or healthcare environments (desirable)
• Experience managing lone working and personal safety risks
• Proven ability to support cultural change through coaching and continuous improvement
• Experience supporting externally audited standards like ISO45001 and ISO14001 (desirable)

This role is home-based with regular travel to offices and sites for inspections and talks.

Benefits include:

• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Family-friendly policies including various parental leaves and domestic leave
• Medicash membership with health and wellbeing benefits
• Health Cash Plan up to £1700 annually
• Pension scheme with contributions from 3% (employee) and up to 12% (employer)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition schemes, wellbeing hubs, and retail discounts

How to apply:
Click "apply now" to submit your CV. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Interviews:
First-stage via Microsoft Teams; final in-person during the week of 14th July 2025.

The Company

Join Platform to find purpose and make a difference. We build homes, communities, and improve lives across the Midlands. We value individual needs and offer flexible working options. Apply early, as high applications may lead to the vacancy expiring before the deadline.

Platform Housing Group is committed to diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Why Work Here?

Benefits
Opportunities for growth, 28 days holiday, pension contributions, company vehicle options, flexible working, and more.

Our Values

People Matter, Own It, One Team, Be Brave.