Health, Safety & Business Continuity Coordinator - Flexible/Hybrid (Edinburgh/Glasgow) - ID4163-5023

Trust Housing Association; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and support organisation in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety & Business Continuity Coordinator. The role involves ensuring a high-quality health and safety service, leading fire risk assessments, and contributing to business continuity planning. Offering a competitive salary and flexible working, the ideal candidate will have strong health and safety knowledge and be proactive in their approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a caring and committed team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexi time and Blended Working

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to paid training

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Paid Professional Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety management.
• Knowledge of fire risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of a high-quality health and safety service.
• Lead the fire risk assessment programme.
• Support business continuity planning efforts.

Skills

Pragmatic approach

Health and safety knowledge

Business continuity planning

Job description

Are you used to making a difference and from a health and safety background?

If the answer is yes, then please read on.

Trust is a leading housing, care and support organisation with quality, commitment, and people at its core. We have an asset base of over 3,700 homes across 23 of Scotland's 32 local authority areas and we currently provide factoring services to a further 380 homes. Many of our homes are tailored to the over 60's but we have an increasing number of homes for all ages and housing needs.

The organisation and our people are customer focussed, delivering value for money, and developing innovative solutions to enhance the customer experience. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation, we are committed to empowering and supporting our people. Our culture is caring, involving and compassionate - but we are also focused on making change happen and delivering results.

We are looking for a pragmatic, driven Health, Safety & Business Continuity Coordinator to join our growing Assets & Sustainability Team. This is an exciting new role within our team in which the postholder will ensure the delivery of a high-quality health and safety service for both colleagues and our customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a safe working environment while also taking on the lead role for our fire risk assessment programme and business continuity planning. They will be supported by a Health, Safety & Business Continuity Officer, and colleagues throughout Trust.

This role is for someone who is used to making a difference, enjoys a challenge, and welcomes the opportunity to contribute widely.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you:

• Competitive salary of £44,007 - £47,593 per annum with a monthly car allowance of £489
• Flexi time and Blended Working
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to paid training and a vocational qualification
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Paid Professional Memberships

To Apply

Please complete and submit our online application form no later than 12 noon Monday 20th October. Interviews are planned to take place from Tuesday 11th November 2025

Contact Information

For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Calum Boag, Head of Assets and Sustainability at [e-mail], or on 0141 227 8508.

Eligibility

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.

About Trust Housing

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086

Blended Working

Trust operates a blended/hybrid working approach and you will have the opportunity to work flexibly from both a remote location (home) and your contractual workplace (office) should you choose to do so.