Health and Safety Officer - Stafford

RecruitMe; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected housing and care provider is seeking an Interim Health & Safety Officer to enhance safety and compliance across Staffordshire and Shropshire. The role involves conducting audits, leading training, and providing key insights for management, ideal for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Employee wellbeing resources

Pension and benefits schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing, care, construction, or high-risk sectors.
• Competent in using MS Office and safety software.
• Confident attending live construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and liaise with regulators.
• Deliver internal training on health and fire safety.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

TechIOSH membership

Tools

MS Office

Health & safety software portals

Job description

Interim Health & Safety Officer - Stafford (with travel across Staffordshire & Shropshire) - £37,510.60 + Essential Car User Allowance - Hours: 37 per week | Fixed-term for 4 months

Our client, a respected housing and care provider in the West Midlands, is seeking a highly capable Health & Safety Officer to support their operations on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a key role for a professional who can bring immediate impact to high-risk environments and champion a culture of safety and compliance.

The Opportunity:

You'll be instrumental in delivering expert guidance, driving safety improvements across multiple departments, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on role with variety — ideal for someone comfortable with site-based responsibilities, training delivery, and risk leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide health and safety expertise across the organisation

• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments

• Lead incident investigations and liaise with external regulators

• Deliver internal training on health and fire safety practices

• Produce reports and insights for senior management

• Support the development of safe systems of work and risk documentation

• Candidate Profile:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Fire or Construction Certificate desirable)

• TechIOSH membership essential

• Proven experience in housing, care, construction or similarly high-risk sectors

• Strong communication and analytical skills

• Competent in using MS Office and health & safety software portals

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Confident attending live construction sites when required

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary + car allowance

• Comprehensive induction and training opportunities

• 25 days’ holiday (rising with service), bank holidays and additional Christmas leave

• Access to employee wellbeing resources, pension, and benefits schemes

This is a brilliant opportunity to join an organisation making a meaningful difference in the community — and to use your skills to enhance safety and wellbeing across complex service areas.

Interested?

If you’re a qualified and experienced Health & Safety professional available for an immediate start, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter today.

For more information or a confidential discussion, get in touch with our team.