Health and Safety Officer

Cunninghame Housing Association; Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Scotland is seeking a passionate health and safety advisor to enhance the safety and compliance of their workplace. You will support staff with risk assessments, manage site audits, and conduct wellbeing assessments, thereby ensuring a secure environment. The ideal candidate holds a NEBOSH General Certificate and possesses strong communication and organisational skills. The role offers considerable benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme with 10% employer contributions.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement of 40 days

Company pension scheme with 10% employer contributions

Access to a cash health plan

Agile working policy supporting work life balance

Modern office base with free onsite parking

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is mandatory.
• Professional membership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Demonstrated communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support staff with risk assessments and health & safety training.
• Manage site audits, site visits and equipment checks.
• Conduct wellbeing assessments and help manage wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure safe working practices and effective reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with the Estates Officer and People & Culture Team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about keeping people safe and creating a positive, secure environment? We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, curious, and ready to make a real impact across our organisation.

In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of ensuring our managers are supported in creating a safe and compliant workplace. From supporting staff with risk assessments and training, to helping manage site audits, trips, equipment checks and wellbeing assessments, you’ll make a big difference to the everyday experience of students and staff.

You will be a team player, working closely with our Estates Officer to ensure a safe and healthy working environment across our offices and, as well as working with managers in our subsidiaries and direct labour teams to ensure safe working practices, processes and effective reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support staff with risk assessments and health & safety training.
• Manage site audits, site visits and equipment checks.
• Conduct wellbeing assessments and help manage wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure safe working practices, processes and effective reporting procedures across the organisation.
• Work closely with the Estates Officer and People & Culture Team to support the wider organisation in the delivery of our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of the NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Professional membership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement of 40 days.
• Company pension scheme with 10% employer contributions.
• Access to a cash health plan.
• Agile working policy supporting work life balance.
• Modern office base with free onsite parking and great transport links.

If this sounds like the role for you, see the attached recruitment pack for more details of the role, organisation and application process or click “Apply Now”.

Closing date for Applications is 5pm on Monday 12 January 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026.