Health & Safety Coordinator

The Riverside Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to enhance safety standards across various housing projects. This role involves maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, managing risk assessments, and collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement. With a commitment to diversity and community impact, the organization offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting communities while ensuring safety and quality in housing services. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping a safer environment for residents and staff alike.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and personal development

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards it.
• Strong organizational skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report KPIs related to incident and training compliance.
• Review and analyze QHSE performance data.
• Coordinate audit programs and follow-up actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong IT skills

Knowledge of health, safety, and quality regulations

Understanding of construction sites

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £47,500 Per Annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, Hybrid

Location: Dartford Satellite, London

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside, we recruit to potential, not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Health & Safety Coordinator

Riverside Property Services manages repairs and maintenance for over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast, and Home Counties.

Our services include repairs, servicing, voids, and planned maintenance for various types of housing, including general needs, leasehold, market rent, and specialist Care and Support schemes, along with statutory and regulatory compliance checks.

The QHSE Coordinator will collaborate with the QHSE team and Senior Business Managers to coordinate all QHSE processes and drive continual improvement across all business streams, reporting on compliance with policies and procedures.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards it
• Proven attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and experience

Why Riverside?

We’re a housing association with a difference—enhancing the everyday for our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting communities by providing homes that enable fulfilling lives.

Our portfolio includes over 75,000 affordable homes across the UK, spanning homelessness services, social care, employment support, and retirement living. We seek the best people to help us continue this work.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working options
• Investment in learning, personal development, and technology
• A comprehensive benefits package

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We value diversity and foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. We are a Disability Confident Employer and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants declaring a disability. If you meet the role’s minimum requirements, your interview is guaranteed.

Additionally, we support ethnic diversity through a guaranteed interview scheme for ethnically diverse candidates who meet the role criteria.

Application Reminder: Applications may close early, so please apply promptly.

Role Profile

1. Maintain and report KPIs related to incident, near miss, training, face fit testing, risk assessment compliance, asbestos, and lone worker safety devices.
2. Review and analyze QHSE performance data to ensure accuracy and achievement of targets.
3. Prepare reports and manage data updates.
4. Coordinate audit programs and follow-up actions.
5. Manage risk assessments and review procedures, ensuring proper consultation.
6. Oversee team communication channels and mailbox management.
7. Compile and communicate monthly QHSE updates, including KPI reports and safety alerts.
8. Manage the QHSE SharePoint site, ensuring proper document organization.
9. Collaborate internally to develop strategies to improve QSHE performance.
10. Support the development of the Business Management System.
11. Assist with maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and PAS99 certifications.
12. Manage Safe Contractor and onboarding processes for new contractors.

Other Information

• Primarily on-site role with some flexibility for home working.
• Maintain confidentiality due to sensitive information.
• Work flexibly during operational hours.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call rotations.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards it
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Strong IT skills
• Knowledge of health, safety, and quality regulations
• Understanding of construction sites and responsive repair contracts
• Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/14001/45001)
• Experience with management systems and QA administration
• Experience in the construction industry or responsive repairs

About Us

Riverside is a leading UK not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organization, managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. With over 90 years of experience, we focus on supported housing for those affected by homelessness and aim to build over 15,000 affordable homes in the next decade.