Health & Safety Business Partner

Paradigm Housing; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in social housing is looking for a Health & Safety Business Partner in High Wycombe. The role involves advising on compliance, conducting site visits, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the safety of employees and clients. This is an opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation dedicated to social impact.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 9.5% contributions

Family-friendly policies and flexible working

Health Cash Plan covering healthcare services

3 paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Understanding of health and safety at work legislation.
• Experience in facilities/property/contractor management.
• Ability to deliver H&S training and toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on H&S guidance for teams.
• Conduct routine checks on statutory compliance.
• Develop action plans to improve safety compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Compliance

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent)

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Client:

Paradigm Housing

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a Property / FM, Health & Safety professional adept at stakeholder management? Utilise your considerable expertise, knowledge skills in repair and maintenance by partnering with key stakeholders in our Property Services directorate.

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Health, Safety and Facilities you will support and advise on professional and pragmatic H&S guidance that enables our teams to deliver their services while keeping employees, customers and others safe and healthy.

You should be pro-active with a desire to understand the business, able to embed a culture of safety with senior stakeholders, work collaboratively to ensure compliance and competence in the services we provide. You will attend directorate / team meetings to deliver health and safety performance data and to gain understanding and insight into departmental operations and challenges.

There will be site visits to undertake in our areas of operation around the southeast of England, so you should have a current driving licence and your own transport (business mileage will be paid at prevailing rate in line with our policy). You will complete routine checks on statutory compliance with legislation and regulations including but not limited to asbestos, legionella, LOLER, electricity, gas, fire etc.

Reviewing health and safety checks completed by the Property Services teams, identifying key themes / trends and opportunities for improvement, developing action plans to prevent reoccurrence. Establishing a reputation as the “go-to” person for guidance on compliance with health and safety, and risk management.

Working closely with our Talent (Learning & Development) team to develop and deliver effective and engaging presentation of toolbox talks, training or health and safety briefings.

This a great opportunity for making a difference in a values-led organisation where we provide quality social housing for people who need them.

Candidate Requirements:

• An appropriate H&S qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate and / orworking towards NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent).
• A professional membership i.e. IOSH and / orextensive experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of health and safety at work legislation.
• A good understanding and knowledge on compliance with Asbestos, Legionella, LOLER, Electricity, Gas and Fire regulations / legislation.
• Experience with facilities / property / contractor management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to effectively deliver H&S information, instruction, supervision and training i.e. Toolbox Talks.
• Be prepared to undertake extensive, regular travel across PHG’s locations (mainly Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire areas).

Why Join Us?

At Paradigm Housing Group, we are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, fosters innovation, and supports our employees’ development. Here are just some of our benefits that we are proud to offer:

• 25 days annual leave to start rising with service (plus bank holidays and 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 9.5%.
• Family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave, sabbaticals and flexible working options.
• Health Cash Plan worth over £1, p/a covering a range of healthcare services.
• 3 paid ‘Giving Back’ days per year for volunteering.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published date, should be identify a suitable candidate.