Health and Safety Coordinator in Leyland

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Health and Safety Coordinator

Reference: JUL20267497

Expiry date: 22:59, Mon, 3rd Aug 2026

Location: Leyland

Benefits: Buy or sell leave. Flexi working. Pension Scheme. Professional Development. Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits

• Contract Type: Fixed Term / secondment (9 months)
• Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week
• Service area: Health and Safety,Progress Housing Group
• Office basis: Agile - with attendance in the office 2 days per week.
• Location: Leyland,

At Progress Housing Group, your work supports communities and changes lives.

We make sure every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - where you work with purpose, your growth is supported, and you are proud to belong.

From inclusive recruitment practices to tailored support at work, we create an environment where everyone can succeed.

The role

• As our Health and Safety Co-Ordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of an effective and responsive health and safety service across the organisation.
• You will work closely with the Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll help ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, promote colleague wellbeing, and support the continuous improvement of health and safety practices throughout the business.
• Coordinate the organisation’s Health Surveillance Programme in line with legislative requirements and organisational policies.
• Manage and support e-welfare self-assessment processes, including Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments and the safe use of portable electrical appliances.
• Lead the administration and provision of health and safety technology, including Lone Worker Devices, delivering personal issue processes and colleague briefings.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Health and Safety Team, ensuring accurate record keeping and data integrity.
• Provide administrative and operational support in response to health and safety enquiries, inspections and assessments.
• Adopt a proactive and forward-thinking approach to the management of health and safety.
• Assist in maintaining effective systems, processes and reporting mechanisms that support compliance and best practice.

What we’re looking for

• A positive and friendly approach.
• Strong team-working skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and remain self-motivated.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Previous experience in a health and safety, compliance, administration or coordination role.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and workplace wellbeing processes.
• Full access to your own vehicle and a willingness to travel when required.

Our offer to you

Competitive pay, flexible leave options and benefits that help you thrive - personally and professionally.

• Competitive salary with occupational sick pay
• Pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7.5%
• Salary sacrifice Greencar lease scheme

Work-life balance

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 31 after 5 years’ service (pro rata) - option to purchase further days and a paid day off for your birthday.
  
• Agile working (role dependent) with hybrid and flexible working options
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
  
• Learning, training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash

About Progress Housing Group

More than three decades on, our commitment to helping people find the right place to live remains at the heart of what we do.

People trust us to create a place for them to call home and to provide outstanding support services and opportunities to help them to live their best lives.

Whether it is an affordable home, supported housing, technology-enabled care solutions, or services supporting those in crisis, we make a meaningful difference to thousands of people, every day.

We are ambitious and we are looking for people who are motivated, dynamic, and committed to delivering the highest standards for our tenants and customers.

Our sector plays a crucial role in contributing to a fairer, and more equitable society. Working here offers a genuine opportunity to positively influence communities and people’s lives.

Looking forward at Progress

Social purpose, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our organisation.

We’re investing in our people, technology and services to build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future for our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Inclusion matters here, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.

AI Statement

We support the ethical and transparent use of AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

However, authenticity is important to us, and we will prioritise applications that clearly reflect your experience, voice and originality

Next steps

Closing date : Monday 3 rd August 2026 - 23:59pm
Shortlisting date: W/C 3 rd August 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 12 th August 2026
Interview type: In person at our Leyland Office