Health and Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization based in York is seeking a Health and Safety Officer. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, developing training materials, and building stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in health and safety. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fixed-term contract

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate with commitment to NEBOSH Diploma.
• Experience in health and safety or related field.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key health and safety objectives.
• Review and maintain health and safety arrangements.
• Provide advice on compliance and improvements.

Skills

Health and safety management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Training development

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Job Description: We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the social housing sector. This role is based in York.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key health and safety objectives and projects in line with the team's annual plan.
• Review, implement and maintain health and safety arrangements, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Provide advice and recommend improvements across the business to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with the latest legislation.
• Monitor and review health and safety activities, documentation, and performance outcomes, providing feedback and reporting as needed.
• Communicate health and safety information effectively, including designing, delivering, and reviewing training materials.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, influence positive health and safety culture, and represent the Health and Safety Team at meetings.
• Support managers with safe working practices, including accident/incident investigations and operational reporting.
• Research and share industry best practice, regulatory requirements, and implications for the business.
• Contribute to administrative processes, training events, meetings, and report preparation.
• Ensure compliance with core organisational policies (equality, data protection, people management, customer care, health and safety, risk management).
• Support compliance and operational health and safety activities for offices (e.g., fire drills, safety processes, documentation).
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety systems to track performance and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum), with commitment to work towards NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Experience working in health and safety or a related environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Recognised as a competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Membership of a professional body, with willingness to evidence continuous professional development.
• Willingness to develop expertise in areas such as construction, fire safety, and COSHH.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Fixed-term contract offering stability and structured responsibilities.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Supportive workplace culture with a focus on safety and collaboration.
• Convenient location in Bishopsgate Street, with accessible transport links.