Health and Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing organization is seeking a Health and Safety Officer in York to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves delivering key objectives, providing advice, and supporting safe practices across the business. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in health and safety environments. Competitive salary and fixed-term contract offer stability within a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fixed-term contract

Supportive workplace culture

Meaningful impact opportunities

Convenient location

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum), commitment to work towards NEBOSH Diploma.
• Experience working in health and safety or a related environment.
• Recognised as a competent person under Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health and safety objectives and projects.
• Review and implement health and safety arrangements.
• Provide advice to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate

Experience in health and safety

Full UK driving licence

Competence under Health and Safety Regulations

Membership of a professional body

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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 / Benefits

• 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

Location

York