Health & Safety Officer

Clarion Housing Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group is seeking a Health & Safety professional to safeguard the wellbeing of around 4,000 colleagues across Warrington, Ruislip Court and Manchester, Fountain Street. The role is permanent, 39 hours per week, with hybrid working and a North region base.

You will own H&S documentation, data, reporting and investigations, stay up to date with UK legislation (NEBOSH Level 3 preferred), lead training, and drive continuous improvement while travelling across the region to deliver

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate (or equivalent) is required or highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience in a repairs environment and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and safety reviews across regions to ensure consistency.
• Develop guidance materials and design/deliver training on safe working practices.
• Review accident and incident reports and ensure proportionate investigations.
• Own health and safety documentation, data, reporting and statutory obligations.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Risk assessment

Inspections & audits

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate (or equivalent)

UK health and safety legislation knowledge

Job description

Location: Warrington – Ruislip Court / Manchester – Fountain Street

Salary: £45,565.00 - £53,520.00 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week – flexible options considered

Contract Type: Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join our team, Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and Winner 2026 Inspiring Places to Work™ UK & Ireland

We’re looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional to support the safety and wellbeing of our 4,000 colleagues.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, this role plays a key part in providing guidance across the business and maintaining high standards of safety.

The successful candidate will take ownership of health and safety documentation, data, reporting, and investigation ensuring everything is accurate, consistent, and compliant with internal process. They will also keep up to date with legislation and best practice, sharing relevant updates to support a proactive approach throughout the team and wider business.

The role involves conducting inspections and safety reviews, promoting consistent practices across teams, and embedding Clarion’s safety culture from the outset. A strong emphasis will be placed on enhancing data capture and driving continuous improvement.

Daily responsibilities also include reviewing accident and incident reports to ensure investigations are proportionate and statutory reporting obligations are fulfilled. Developing guidance materials and designing and delivering training are also key aspects of the role, supporting colleagues to follow safe working processes.

The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate (or equivalent) and have strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation. They will be confident applying this in a repairs environment, with a solid understanding of risk management and the ability to work within established policies and procedures.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion, we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Closing Date: 1st October 2026 at midnight.

With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This is a hybrid role covering the North region, with a base location at one of our offices in the north west.

Candidates will be expected to travel across the region and to our main hub in Stevenage to deliver training on regular basis.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.