Housing Health and Safety Advisor

Lewisham Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Housing Health and Safety Advisor to enhance safety standards in vibrant communities. This role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, developing best practices, and fostering a positive safety culture. With excellent training opportunities and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of benefits such as flexible working arrangements and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about health and safety, this is your opportunity to shine.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Season ticket loans

Bicycle loans

Staff discounts for gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety advisory roles, ideally in social housing.
• NEBOSH qualification and IOSH membership required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice for compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Develop policies and strategies for statutory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend actions.

Skills

Health and Safety Advisory

Risk Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

IOSH Membership

Job description

Join to apply for the Housing Health and Safety Advisor role at Lewisham Council

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Join Us as a Housing Health and Safety Advisor

Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for health and safety? Do you have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in creating safer, more compliant housing environments? If so, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.

As a Housing Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll support Lewisham’s Housing Services in achieving the highest standards of safety for residents, staff, and properties. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you’ll bring your expertise to improve compliance, develop best practices, and foster a positive safety culture across the Housing Directorate.

What’s the Role?

• Provide expert advice and support to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Develop and implement policies, strategies, and practices for statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to conduct risk assessments and recommend effective actions.
• Promote learning and training opportunities to embed a safety-first culture.
• Represent the Housing Health and Safety team at quarterly meetings and through stakeholder reports.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What We’re Looking For

We are looking to fill one permanent position and one fixed-term position (18 months). You’ll have:

• Proven experience in a health and safety advisory role, ideally in social housing or local government.
• A NEBOSH National Diploma or General/Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Technical or graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• A track record of delivering results in fast-paced, challenging environments.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• A NEBOSH National Diploma or General/Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Technical or graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH).

Interview process

Please note that if you are shortlisted, there will be a two-step interview process. The first step involves a 15-minute phone call with the panel members. The second step is an in-person assessment on the day of the interview, which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, followed by the interview.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs. Please read the applicant handbook and complete the application fully, including your supporting statement addressing each person specification criterion.

For an informal discussion, contact Sonia Nwoye at [e-mail].

Salary

£44,430 - £46,437 per annum (PO2). All appointments will be at the minimum SCP for the role, unless matching current salary with proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all abilities and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. For support, contact the lead contact or visit www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.

Join Lewisham Works, our employment support service, by emailing [e-mail] for guidance in applying for jobs.

The Council may close the advert early if response is high.

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