The Vacancy

6 month fixed-term maternity cover

Due to maternity leave, we are recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer at Greatwell Homes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Asset Compliance and H&S team within Greatwell Homes.

If you have the experience and passion to help us achieve our goals and are highly proactive with a positive attitude, you might be just the person we are looking for so apply today!

What you'll be doing:

• Advise senior managers, managers and employees on health and safety legislative requirements, changes in legislation, safe working practices and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Provide support to deliver and maintain H&S compliance whilst engaging, motivating staff to develop a positive, well-informed health and safety culture.
• To support the Asset Compliance Team in the central delivery of Health and Safety, performance monitoring and compliance, including collation of timely and accurate statistical information for Health & Safety management and to evidence compliance within auditing.
• Provide support to the Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.

About you:

• NEBOSH General certificate or equivalent such NVQ L3 in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum.
• Experience of working in property service, housing maintenance, construction, or facilities
• Be able to work as a Team player to support our colleagues and contractors in getting key safety messages out in a supportive and engaging way.
• Must be comfortable in undertaking inspections on site including being able to work at height to inspect works.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft and Excel skills with the ability to present information in forms, tables & spreadsheets.
• Understanding and commitment to equality and diversity. Health and safety and data protection polices and legislation applicable to the role.

About Us:

We own and manage around 5000 homes with a £23 million turnover and our mission is to "we partner with customers and communities to shape places people are proud to call home." We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking progressive housing association reflective of what is an ever- changing sector. With housing being high on the public's agenda, Greatwell Homes continues to grow.

In return you will benefit from 25 days annual leave (pro rata), health cash plan (following probation), and the option of a Social Housing Pension Scheme amongst many other benefits.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

About Us

Greatwell Homes is a rewarding place to work. As a not-for-profit organisation, we're committed to providing great services and high-quality living environments.

Our staff are committed to meeting customer needs and helping to make our local neighbourhoods great places to live.

We value our staff and always look for ways in which we can help them develop their skills and knowledge.

Benefits

Cycle to
work scheme

Employee
assistance program

Eyecare
Vouchers

Gym
membership

Life milestone
awards

Pensions

Perkbox

Simply
health

Values

Inclusion

Collaboration

Kindness

Customer-focused

Adaptability