Health and Safety Officer

TN United Kingdom; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Romford is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The successful candidate will lead on safety matters, conduct risk assessments, and develop training programs. This role offers a supportive team environment, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay

Free Car parking

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a healthcare or non-profit setting.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments and safety audits.
• Membership of a professional body (IOSH, IIRSM, or IFE) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health & safety and fire safety matters across the organisation.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across multiple locations.
• Develop and deliver training on health, safety, and fire procedures.

Skills

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Safety audits

Training

Influencing safety culture

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety

NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification

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Responsibilities:

* Lead on health & safety and fire safety matters across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation.
* Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across multiple locations, including clinical and retail spaces.
* Investigate incidents, report findings, and implement preventative measures.
* Develop and deliver training on health, safety, and fire procedures, including COSHH, First Aid, and Fire Safety.
* Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Fire Authority, and Local Environmental Health Officers.
* Support business continuity planning and emergency preparedness.

What We're Looking For:
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety (essential).
* NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification (essential).
* Proven experience in a healthcare or non-profit setting.
* Strong knowledge of risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
* Ability to train, influence, and promote a culture of safety across an organisation.
* Experience working with regulatory frameworks, such as RIDDOR and COSHH.
* Membership of a professional body (IOSH, IIRSM, or IFE) is desirable.
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Benefits and working environment:
* A friendly, open and warm team to offer support and guidance.
* Opportunity to lead and shape health & safety policies in a vital non-profit setting.
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays and 1 day birthday leave.
* Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay on commencement.
* Active Education team providing in-house training and supporting learning opportunities.
* Free Car parking and subsidised restaurant with a good selection available daily when working at the hospice.

Please note that a DBS basic disclosure check will be undertaken as part of my client's pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.