Health and Safety Officer

York Temporary £37,456 - £37,456 per year View Job Description
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.
  • 6 Month FTC
  • Immediate Start

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on 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.
Contact
Megan Arblaster-Nicholls
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6834571
Phone number
+44 161 829 0360

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
HSE & Q
Sector
Property
Location
York
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Megan Arblaster-Nicholls
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0360
Job reference
JN-092025-6834571