Health, Safety & Compliance Officer

Kirklees Council; Salubindza; On-site; ZAR 807 000 - 859 000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety standards across their services. This role involves maintaining safe environments, providing expert advice, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to compliance. This is a permanent position based in Huddersfield with negotiable hours and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible working

Health cash plan

5% employer pension contribution

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Safety compliance and risk management.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• Familiarity with legal requirements and sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety responsibilities.
• Maintain safe environments across various settings.
• Support a positive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Provide professional guidance and conduct audits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Sound professional judgement

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Legislation interpretation

Commitment to continuous improvement

Job description

FUSION HOUSING

works across the Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield districts of West Yorkshire, providing help for our communities to find and maintain housing through legal advice, employment support, learning accommodation and local food bank provision

Health, Safety & Compliance Officer

Hours: 29.6 – 37 hours per week (hours negotiable)

Salary: Band 6A - £36,763 - £39,085 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Huddersfield (Pearl House, 10 John William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BA) with travel to Dewsbury, Wakefield and Halifax.

Do you want to use your Health and Safety expertise to help create safe, supportive environments for people facing homelessness and food poverty?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join our long‑established Charity, playing a key role in ensuring robust compliance and delivering a proactive, high‑quality Health and Safety service across the Organisation.

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Health, Safety and Compliance practitioner who can work independently, manage a varied workload and apply their expertise to support staff and strengthen safe, compliant working practices across our diverse services, properties and community settings.

The role includes:

• Ensuring Fusion Housing meets its statutory, regulatory and organisational responsibilities relating to health and safety, risk management and compliance, with particular consideration for the needs of vulnerable service users.
• Maintaining safe environments for staff, service users, stakeholders and visitors across accommodation projects, community spaces and office locations.
• Supporting the Senior Management Team to embed a positive safety culture throughout all Fusion services, properties and operational activities.
• Providing professional advice, carrying out inspections and audits, developing policies and procedures, coordinating training and promoting best practice in line with legal requirements and sector standards.

The qualities we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels.
• Sound professional judgement and the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Excellent attention to detail and a thorough approach to compliance.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to interpret legislation, policies and best‑practice guidance.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and promoting a positive safety culture.

Further information, eg job description & employee specification, are available to download via Hireful through the Fusion Housing website www.fusionhousing.org.uk (About Us – Volunteering & Working)

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

Complete our online application form through Hireful via the Fusion Housing website www.fusionhousing.org.uk (About Us – Volunteering & Working)

We encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal conversation with our current Health and Safety Compliance Officer, Michele Williams, before submitting an application. Michele can be contacted at [e-mail] and is available for enquiries Monday to Wednesday between 8am and 1pm.

Closing Date: Monday 16 February 2026 at 3pm

Interview Schedule:

• Initial online shortlisting interview: Monday 23 February 2026
• Final interview: Thursday 26 February 2026

Fusion Housing is deeply committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, and this commitment is reflected throughout all of our policies and practices. We are proud to recruit in line with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, ensuring a fair, welcoming and supportive process for every applicant.

Please note following successful appointment, a DBS check will be required

As an employee of Fusion Housing, you’ll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work–life balance including:

• 30 days annual leave, 2 floating days & statutory bank holidays (all pro‑rata for P/T staff)
• Flexible working
• 30‑minute paid break per day
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Access to Blue Light Card – offering discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and everyday purchases
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Generous maternity and parental policies and pay
• Health cash plan
• A full range of staff and peer support networks

If you would like to learn more about Fusion Housing, our values and the positive impact we make in our communities, please visit our website – www.fusionhousing.org.uk