Health and Safety Officer / H&S

Health and Safety Officer with previous experience of working within a similar H&S role and carrying out audits, who has excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach is required for a well-established housing association based in Evesham, Worcestershire.

SALARY: £36,750 per annum + Excellent Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Evesham, Worcestershire (WR11) - with travel to other offices, services, schemes, projects, housing or development locations as dictated by the role

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer with previous experience of working within a similar H&S role and carrying out audits, who has excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Working as the Health and Safety Officer you will be responsible for advising managers and colleagues on all matters related to health and safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation.

As the Health and Safety Officer you will proactively lead on the communication and awareness of health and safety policies, procedures and practices, ensuring they are followed across the organisation.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Health and Safety Officer will include:

1. Advising managers and colleagues on all health and safety matters in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation.
2. Coordinating and updating health and safety records.
3. Carrying out regular inspections and audits, and ensuring corrective actions are taken in response to identified risks.
4. Working closely with managers to ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work, CDM and COSHH processes are in place.
5. Managing key health and safety training, first aid provisions, and the distribution of PPE.
6. Investigating and reporting on accidents and RIDDORs, working closely with the Human Resources and Facilities teams to ensure a safe working environment.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The organisation is a modern, dynamic and flexible social business, aiming to deliver high quality, value for money services. They are proud of their people and what they achieve, making a positive impact on lives every day.

The organisation needs high performing people at all levels who can champion their culture, live their values and facilitate high performance in others, encouraging applications from all candidates with the right experience and qualifications. Supporting individuals to request reasonable adjustments that will help them to perform to the best of their abilities and make them feel more comfortable. They strive to maintain a skilled, knowledgeable and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged through working in a supportive working environment.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity throughout their teams and in the communities they serve.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Willing to work towards a relevant Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
2. Practical experience from a similar health and safety role.
3. Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices.
4. Experience in carrying out audits and making appropriate and actionable recommendations.
5. Able to create and review fit for purpose policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across the organisation.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
7. Customer-focused approach and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working.
• Holiday buying and selling scheme.
• A day’s paid leave for your birthday or annual celebration.
• 2 days paid leave to help with a house move once you have completed your probationary period.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan, which includes a range of treatments including dental treatment, physiotherapy, consultation, and 24-hour free confidential helpline.
• Company contribution to mindfulness and fitness e.g. discounted gym membership, fitness classes or mindfulness apps.
• Online discount with a number of retail shops, supermarkets, cinema, insurance, and holiday companies.
• Funded training and sponsored qualifications.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P129