Health & Safety Manager

Honeycomb Group; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Honeycomb Group as a Health & Safety Manager, where you'll ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, manage risks, and promote a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience, with strong leadership and negotiation skills. Help us provide affordable housing while fostering safety and compliance in our community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing H&S in social housing or similar environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practices.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all regulatory H&S requirements are met.
• Develop and produce regular assurance reports on H&S performance.
• Support management in regulatory responsibilities for safety.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Degree qualification in Health & Safety Practice

NEBOSH GC/Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 a year

Location: Stoke-On-Trent

Hours per week: 35

Contract type: Permanent

We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join our Property Team. You will be responsible for ensuring our Group's statutory health and safety obligations are met and that our business complies with health and safety regulations.

Job requirements

• Ensure all regulatory H&S requirements are met.
• Achieve all H&S targets and service level agreements.
• Maintain an effective health, safety, and compliance management system.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation, building regulations, British Standards, and sector best practices.
• Assess and adapt to future regulation and legislation changes to improve the Group's H&S approach.
• Support the Property Team Management in regulatory responsibilities for fire, gas, asbestos, electrical, water hygiene, and lift safety.
• Develop and produce regular assurance reports on H&S performance.
• Promote positive working relationships and a team approach, following the Honeycomb Group Leadership Compact for H&S Management.

What we are looking for

• Degree qualification or substantial experience in H&S Practice.
• Professional qualification such as NEBOSH GC/Diploma, NCRQ, or equivalent.
• Experience managing H&S in social housing or similar environments.
• Understanding of statutory compliance including fire safety, asbestos, HHSRS, and lone working.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices and promote safety culture.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation, best practices, and statutory guidance.
• Accountable lead for all health and safety matters within the Group.
• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Supportive of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inspirational leadership to develop and motivate teams in H&S management and training.

Help us promote affordable housing and wave goodbye to stigmas. Apply now! We will interview as we go, so early applications are encouraged.

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Who we are

Part of Honeycomb Group, we champion happy homes across Staffordshire and surrounding areas by providing supportive services that foster security, connection, and confidence.

Staffs Housing is committed to providing quality affordable housing in Staffordshire, Cheshire, and nearby areas, ensuring no barriers for home-seekers.