Health and Safety Manager Corporate, Systems and Engagement

Are you passionate about delivering the highest standards in health and safety while making a real difference to peoples lives and communities

We are looking for a talented passionate and people-focused Health and Safety Manager to support our Corporate teams in delivering a best-in-class safety service and culture as well as managing and maintaining our health and safety systems and delivering high quality and engaging health and safety training awareness and promotions. Our diverse portfolio includes over 50000 homes stretching from Hereford in the west to Lincolnshire in the east of the Midlands as well as a range of housing schemes and new build developments.

What youll be doing:

In this exciting new role youll report to the Head of Occupational Health and Safety and provide a high-quality health and safety service to our Corporate Teams. You will also work closely with our Learning and Development team and Corporate Communications team to deliver engaging and impactful health & safety briefings and training in coordination with the wider health and safety team. Youll be part of a high-profile high-performing Health and Safety team working alongside managers team leaders contractors and colleagues to deliver the highest standards of health and safety and promote safe working practices and environments.

Youll lead on health and safety engagement by developing delivering and monitoring high quality health and safety training communications and promotional activities. Supporting the delivery of safety excellence across our teams youll drive the implementation of our health and safety management system digital platform overseeing risk assessments safe systems of work training inspections incident prevention and investigations and fostering a strong positive safety culture. You will also keep abreast of health and safety developments technology and best practice especially in areas such as DSE office and workplace safety agile working lone working and personal safety.

Why Join Us

Were committed to delivering best in class health and safety by embracing innovation best practices and collaborative working. Join us to create safer homes build strong partnerships with contractors customers and communities and grow your career in a dynamic supportive organisation.

Some things we need from you:

• NEBOSH General in Occupational Health and Safety.

• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or CertIOSH)

• Demonstrable experience of supporting diverse health and safety activities and risks.

• Experience in developing and delivering high quality health and safety training

• Experience of undertaking health and safety investigations making recommendations for improvements

• Experience of delivering health and safety solutions within social housing or healthcare environment is considered desirable

• Good IT skills with practical knowledge and experience of managing and maintaining databases and digital platforms

• Comfortable presenting training and promotions to a varied audience

• Experience of lone working and personal safety risks and solutions.

• Experience of positively changing culture through coaching and mentoring at all levels within an organisation along with a focus on continuous improvement to maintain a positive H&S culture

• Experience of supporting and maintaining externally audited management standards such as ISO45001 and ISO14001is considered desirable

While this role is home-based youll regularly travel to Group offices and other locations to conduct inspections site checks and toolbox talks as needed.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

• Family friendly policiesincluding generous Paternity Maternity Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave

• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistanceprogramme discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts

• Health Cash Plan worth up to 1700 p/a with cashback for dental optical physio and complementary therapiesand more

• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)

• Learning and Development opportunities

• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you simply clickapply nowto complete an online application and upload your current CV.

For more details about the role please refer to the attached job description or if you have any questions feel free to contact us at

Interviews:

We aim to conduct the first-stage interviews via Microsoft Teams with final stage interviews to be held in person during the week of14th July 25.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution and where you can truly make a difference and change peoples lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. Were much more than just houses; we build homes strong communities and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday 9-5 approach then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.