Charitable housing association managing affordable homes across South East England.
Champion a proactive safety culture, providing training, coaching and guidance to staff and contractors.
Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations, and sector-specific requirements.
Oversee audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are completed within specified time frames.
Review existing H&S processes and identify areas to standardise procedures across functions for consistency and efficiency and implement best-in-class solutions.
A key element of this role is to lead, influence and drive the evolution of health and safety processes and procedures for our Property and Development & Regeneration services, which form over half of our operations. This will be achieved through adopting a strong business partnering / mentoring approach to guide continuous improvements. A strong self-starter mindset who views challenges as chances to innovate and learn.
Engage stakeholders at all levels to promote ownership and leadership of health and safety.
You will lead the operational delivery of health and safety strategy across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. Reporting to the Director – Health, Safety & Facilities, this role will manage a team of health and safety professionals, oversee risk management, and embed a positive safety culture throughout all business activities, and provide strategic support in shaping policies and frameworks that safeguards residents, colleagues, and contractors.
Work with L&D to ensure impactful training and awareness programs are delivered.
Lead the Health & Safety function; drive a proactive, innovative approach that enhances compliance, improves processes, and delivers high-performance aligned with organisational goals. Reporting to the Director - Health, Safety & Facilities you will play an important role in reviewing current policy and procedures in our merged organisation and advising on necessary changes to ensure we are fully compliant, and our colleagues, residents and contractors are safe.
Experience in managing change.
Proven significant experience in health and safety leadership roles.
Confident and experienced presenter.
Understanding of statutory compliance with legislation and regulations including but not limited to asbestos, legionella, LOLER, electricity, gas, fire etc.
A professional membership i.e. IOSH.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Ability to identify emerging trends in health and safety and regulatory changes.
Working knowledge of CDM regulations and its application across development sites and project works.
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification (Level 6).
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver practical solutions to ensure safety.
The role is hybrid and requires attendance for at least two days per week at our offices in High Wycombe, Bucks and Letchworth, Herts. This is particularly important as the role requires stakeholder engagement which is enhanced when meeting in person.
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
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Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
annual salary package of: £76k p/a
Life cover and income protection
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
30 days holiday, plus Christmas closure and buy options
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships