Health And Safety Officer

Principal People; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Job summary

A social housing provider in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Health And Safety Officer. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £40,000 and involves working closely with teams to promote a safety culture, manage risk assessments, and deliver necessary training. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a NEBOSH General Certificate or be willing to pursue it. This position emphasizes flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or be willing to pursue it.
• Experience in the housing sector is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture and update risk assessments.
• Work alongside the Head of Safety to create policies.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Curious nature to learn

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Base pay range

We are pleased to be working with social housing provider to recruit a new Health and Safety Officer to the team. This is a hybrid role, combining two days at home with three days in the Hertfordshire office and visiting sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.

The company manage around 6000 homes, focusing on increasing housing affordability and availability in this expensive area of the country. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a newly created role where you will feel a real sense of job satisfaction working closely with the wider team of colleagues and customers.

Apply for this role if you’re looking for:

• A forward-thinking company that are all about ideas and implementing new things
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• Autonomy and flexibility in a hybrid position working alongside an understanding and flexible team
• A people focused business with a genuine commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their staff and tenants

As Health and Safety Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Helping promote a positive safety culture and developing the company’s approach to Health and Safety
• Ensuring all risk assessments are updated and that the correct PPE is available and used
• Working alongside the Head of Safety to create and deliver policies in line with regulatory requirements
• Completing new starter inductions in relation to Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
• Assisting in the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Collaborating with the People and Culture team to design and carry out Health and Safety training
• Working with the wider team to deliver Health and Safety management reports to ensure compliance and correct reporting

Apply for this role if you have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification – or willing to work towards this
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teams and build relationships
• Experience in the housing sector is ideal but not essential
• A curious nature to learn and develop in your role and with the business
• Valid UK driving licence

The successful candidate will receive a salary of up to £40,000 plus a great benefits package and the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment with a committed and supportive team. Get in touch with your CV today to apply!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business
• Industries
• Real Estate and Non-profit Organizations