Health & Safety Advisor – Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom,West Midlands,B37 7YN
Are you a passionate health and safety professional looking to make a real difference? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to create safe working environments, influence positive change, and support colleagues across a diverse organisation? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll play an important role in helping Citizen maintain a safe and healthy environment for our colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors. Working closely with the Senior Health & Safety Advisors and Head of Health & Safety, you’ll provide expert advice, deliver training, carry out audits and inspections, support accident investigations, and promote a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in health and safety who is looking to develop their career within a supportive team while making a meaningful impact across a varied housing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical health and safety advice and guidance to managers and colleagues across the business.
- Carry out health and safety audits, inspections and risk assessment reviews, supporting teams to implement safe working practices.
- Assist with accident and incident investigations, reporting, trend analysis and learning outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
- Support the development and delivery of health and safety training, campaigns and awareness initiatives.
- Help develop and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and emergency response arrangements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.
Qualifications and experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety, or currently working towards achieving this qualification.
- TechIOSH membership (or equivalent professional standard).
- Experience of conducting health and safety inspections, audits and risk assessments, with the ability to analyse findings and provide practical solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise, influence and build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Citizen’s operating area.
- Experience within the housing, construction, repairs or maintenance sector. (Desirable)
- Experience of accident and incident investigation, contractor monitoring and translating health and safety legislation into practical guidance. (Desirable)
Benefits
- Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
- Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
- Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Health & Safety Advisor – Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom employer: Recruit4Mum
Recruit4Mum is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Chester-le-Street. With benefits such as a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and access to an Employee Assistance helpline, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered. Join us for meaningful work that contributes to a safe and inclusive environment while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth.
