Health and Safety Officer - Hospice

Health and Safety Officer
Romford, Essex
Salary 33,527 to 38,418 per annum dependant on experience plus great benefits
37.5 hours per week
Fully On Site role

Are you a Health & Safety professional passionate about making a difference in the non-profit sector?

A leading non-profit organisation is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to oversee and enhance health, safety, and fire safety compliance across all sites, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for staff, volunteers, and service users. This role would suit an experienced Health and Safety Officer from within a similar healthcare/hospice setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead on health & safety and fire safety matters across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation.
2. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across multiple locations, including clinical and retail spaces.
3. Investigate incidents, report findings, and implement preventative measures.
4. Develop and deliver training on health, safety, and fire procedures, including COSHH, First Aid, and Fire Safety.
5. Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations.
6. Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Fire Authority, and Local Environmental Health Officers.
7. Support business continuity planning and emergency preparedness.

What We're Looking For:

1. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety (essential).
2. NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification (essential).
3. Proven experience in a healthcare or non-profit setting.
4. Strong knowledge of risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
5. Ability to train, influence, and promote a culture of safety across an organisation.
6. Experience working with regulatory frameworks, such as RIDDOR and COSHH.
7. Membership of a professional body (IOSH, IIRSM, or IFE) is desirable.
8. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Benefits and working environment:

1. A friendly, open and warm team to offer support and guidance.
2. Opportunity to lead and shape health & safety policies in a vital non-profit setting.
3. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays and 1 day birthday leave.
4. Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay on commencement.
5. Active Education team providing in-house training and supporting learning opportunities.
6. Free Car parking and subsidised restaurant with a good selection available daily when working at the hospice.

Please note that a DBS basic disclosure check will be undertaken as part of my client's pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.