Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Salary Circa £51,000 + company car/cash allowance alternative & £500 towards flexible benefits

Location Tewkesbury

The vacancy

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting the business to achieve the aims of our health and safety policy. This position is crucial in ensuring that both our colleagues and customers thrive in alignment with our business strategy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, demonstrating their capability to navigate and manage health and safety requirements effectively within an organization of comparable size and complexity, with an expertise in building safety, landlord compliance, and contractor management.

It is essential that the successful candidate holds a NEBOSH diploma or an equivalent qualification. Membership of IOSH with a minimum of three years of continuous professional development (CPD) is desirable. The candidate must possess an excellent working knowledge of health and safety regulations and frameworks, enabling them to apply this expertise practically within our operational environment.

The Senior Health and Safety Advisor will be working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and must be adept at engaging with stakeholders confidently on all aspects of health and safety. Exceptional communication and strong influencing skills are crucial, as the role requires the ability to present and advocate for health and safety measures persuasively. Proficiency in report writing and the ability to use data to support recommendations and decisions are also essential skills for this role.

Given the nature of the role, the Senior Health and Safety Advisor will need to travel across our operational areas. Therefore, a Full UK Driving Licence is required. To facilitate this, the role comes with the option of a company car or a cash allowance alternative.

If you are a motivated and experienced health and safety professional looking to make a significant impact within a thriving business, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all our colleagues and customers.

Please take a moment to review the role requirements and specifications attached at the bottom of this advert before submitting your application.

Join us for a full-time adventure in our 'roaming' position. Based in Tewkesbury with travel to Wolverhampton, Lichfield, or Chipping Sodbury, you'll enjoy a flexible week split between workspaces and home, offering the perfect balance.

Due to the nature of the role, a Basic DBS check will be required to ensure a secure environment. Ready to embark on this versatile journey? Apply now! 🌟

Benefits of belonging at Bromford

Joining Bromford isn't just about a job; it's about a community that values you. Here's a glimpse of the benefits you'll enjoy:

🌴 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave each year

💰 £500 personal allowance to spend on your choice of benefits such as private medical cover, critical health insurance, dental treatment and gym membership

🎉 A Performance Related Pay scheme based on organisational and individual performance

🛍️ Retail discount schemes to help you save on spending such as food shops, clothing and technology

⚕️ A wellbeing app that gives you access to free virtual GPs, 24/7 mental health support and rewards for healthy habits

💼 A choice of two pension schemes, with employer contribution rates of up to 10% of salary

As a certified Great Place To Work, we value your well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Apply now, and let's make Bromford the next exciting chapter in your career!

Swift action required! The closing date for applications is just around the corner on 20th June 2024. If you have any queries or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Natalie, our Resourcing and Talent Specialist, at Natalie.sayer@bromford.co.uk.

Seize this opportunity now! 🚀 In the event of a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Don't miss your chance to join us on this exciting journey! Apply promptly.

About us

We are a housing association- one that owns and provides 46,000 homes for people who can't access market housing; has individual relationships with more than 110,000 customers; has a strong balance sheet and plans to build 11,000 homes by 2030. all of this is only possible because of our 1,800 dedicated colleagues.

We take a simple view that nothing is more important to any individual or a family than their home. It's a matter of social justice that everyone should have a home that is safe, secure, and affordable. We exist to provide such homes. With the right home, people can achieve great things, not only for themselves but for wider society too.

We provide quality, affordable homes. But we care about the people who live in them too. We want each of them to be able to achieve their goals. This will be different for each customer. Put simply, we want people to thrive.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) employer, and are certified by Great Place to Work as one of the UK's Best Places to Work for Women.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Great Place To Work Certified

Bromford have been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 22 – Nov 23). The 2022 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 89% of our employees where made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named on ‘UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ list, proving that colleague health and wellbeing remains a top priority and that our people are truly at the heart of everything we do.