Health & Safety Lead 9 - 12 Month FTC

Your new company
Hays is a leading national charity supporting people with learning disabilities. They are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for our staff and the people that they support.

Your new role
As a Health & Safety Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe working environments across our services. You will oversee health and fire safety management, conduct audits and risk assessments, and provide expert advice to support compliance with regulations and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Type 1 and Type 2 Fire Risk Assessments in specialised housing and residential care homes.
• Oversee health and safety notifications, risk assessments, and incident management within the West region.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and preventative actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with RIDDOR reporting and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor and manage fire safety risks, follow up on remedial actions, and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert advice to managers, supporting them in achieving compliance and driving a positive safety culture.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to maintain high safety standards.
• Support the development of policies, procedures, and safety communications to improve workplace safety.
• Regularly report on key safety performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and risk management insights

What you'll need to succeed

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (TechIOSH desirable).
• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting Type 1 and Type 2 Fire Risk Assessments.
• A recognised Level 3 Fire Safety/Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Working knowledge of health and fire safety regulations, particularly in a care setting.
• Experience in auditing, safety inspections, and risk management systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and create reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and manage a varied workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other safety management systems.
• Willingness to travel regionally, with overnight stays as required

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with car and home working allowances.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading charity.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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