Health and Safety Officer

We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the social housing sector. This role is based in York.

Client Details

This not-for-profit organisation operates within the housing sector. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to maintaining compliance and upholding high standards across all housing while making positive changes to the local community.

Description

• Deliver key health and safety objectives and projects in line with the team''s annual plan.
• Review, implement and maintain health and safety arrangements, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Provide advice and recommend improvements across the business to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with the latest legislation.
• Monitor and review health and safety activities, documentation, and performance outcomes, providing feedback and reporting as needed.
• Communicate health and safety information effectively, including designing, delivering, and reviewing training materials.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, influence positive health and safety culture, and represent the Health and Safety Team at meetings.
• Support managers with safe working practices, including accident/incident investigations and operational reporting.
• Research and share industry best practice, regulatory requirements, and implications for the business.
• Contribute to administrative processes, training events, meetings, and report preparation.
• Ensure compliance with core organisational policies (equality, data protection, people management, customer care, health and safety, risk management).
• Support compliance and operational health and safety activities for offices (e.g. fire drills, safety processes, documentation).
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety systems to track performance and ensure accurate, timely reporting

Profile

• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum), with commitment to work towards NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Experience working in health and safety or a related environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Recognised as a competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Membership of a professional body, with willingness to evidence continuous professional development.
• Willingness to develop expertise in areas such as construction, fire safety, and COSHH.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Fixed-term contract offering stability and structured responsibilities.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Supportive workplace culture with a focus on safety and collaboration.
• Convenient location in Bishopsgate Street, with accessible transport links.