At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the charge in creating a safe environment for our customers and colleagues.
- Company: Join BDHT, a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to health and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days annual leave, flexible holiday options, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and team bonding activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by enhancing safety and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent; experience in health and safety management required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Providing safe homes for our customers and safe workspaces for our colleagues is central to everything we’re doing at BDHT. We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join us to play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s H&S strategy.
Responsibilities
- Embed a culture of safety ensuring compliance across all operational areas, including office environments, housing stock, repairs and maintenance, and contractor operations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on H&S and Occupational Health matters, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop policies, drive improvement projects, and deliver training programs that enhance safety awareness and operational excellence.
- Influence organisational practices and directly improve the safety and wellbeing of staff, contractors, and residents.
Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent; IOSH membership or other recognised H&S qualification.
- Proven experience managing health and safety in housing, social care, property management, or similar operational environments.
- Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, manual handling, and COSHH.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to explain complex H&S concepts to staff, management, and residents.
- Experience delivering training and developing proactive risk mitigation strategies, H&S KPIs, or safety improvement programmes would be beneficial, however not essential.
Additional Requirements
- This post requires that the job holder is subject to a DBS check at a Basic level.
- Possession of a current valid driving licence and appropriately insured car is a requirement for the post.
What We Offer
- 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year.
- Holiday buy back scheme – BDHT will buy up to 10 days holiday back from staff.
- Team budget every year to enjoy an afternoon out as a team.
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme through Octopus Energy.
- Pension scheme – defined contributions pension administered by the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS).
- Life insurance is available to members of the pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Mental Health First Aiders.
- Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this).
- Reimbursement for professional subscription fees.
- Corporate Sponsorship opportunities.
- Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates.
- Reimbursement for annual flu jab.
- Free parking and refreshments.
- Monthly staff compliments raffle.
- Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Quality Assurance
Health and Safety Manager in Bromsgrove employer: BROMSGROVE DISTRICT HOUSING TRUST LIMITED
At BDHT, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers, making us an exceptional employer for a Health and Safety Manager. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through comprehensive training programmes and a commitment to employee wellbeing, including generous leave policies and mental health initiatives. Located in a vibrant community, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying unique benefits such as an electric vehicle leasing scheme and team-building activities.
Contact Details:
BROMSGROVE DISTRICT HOUSING TRUST LIMITED Recruitment Team
