Health and Safety Manager, Specialist & Supported Housing, Neighbourhoods
Platform Housing Group
Birmingham, UK
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Health and safety
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about delivering the highest standards in health and safety while making a real difference to people's lives and communities?
We're looking for a talented, passionate, and people-focused Health and Safety Manager to support our Specialist and Supported Housing and Neighbourhoods teams in delivering a best-in-class safety service and culture. Our diverse portfolio includes over 50,000 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 you'll be doing:
In this exciting new role, you'll report to the Head of Occupational Health and Safety and work closely with frontline Housing, Neighbourhoods, and Specialist and Supported Housing teams. You'll be part of a high-profile, high-performing Health and Safety team, working alongside our general, specialist and supported housing scheme line managers, team leaders, and scheme managers to deliver the highest standards of health and safety and promote safe working practices and environments.
You'll provide expert guidance on all aspects of operational health and safety, including establishing safe systems of work, delivering training and coaching, leading health and safety initiatives, conducting inspections, and managing incident prevention and investigations.
You'll also monitor compliance through audits, oversee safety communications and reporting systems, support the delivery of training, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels to promote a proactive and positive safety culture aligned with Platform's health, safety, and wellbeing agenda.
Why Join Us?
We're 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:
Some of the great benefits we can offer you:
If this sounds like the role for you simply click "apply now" to 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 recruitment@platformhg.com
Interviews:
We aim to conduct the first-stage interviews via Microsoft Teams, with final stage interviews to be held in person during the week of 14th July 25.
The Company
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 people's lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're 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.
Why Work Here?
Benefits
Great opportunities
for further development and training
Up to 28 days holiday
plus bank holidays
Workplace pension
with employer contributions of up to 12%
Company van and
uniform
Depending on role
Flexible working arrangements
with remote working widely available
iPad and mobile
phone
Depending on role
Our Values
People Matter
We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.
Own It
We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.
One Team
We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.
Be Brave
We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.
Are you passionate about delivering the highest standards in health and safety while making a real difference to people's lives and communities?
We're looking for a talented, passionate, and people-focused Health and Safety Manager to support our Specialist and Supported Housing and Neighbourhoods teams in delivering a best-in-class safety service and culture. Our diverse portfolio includes over 50,000 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 you'll be doing:
In this exciting new role, you'll report to the Head of Occupational Health and Safety and work closely with frontline Housing, Neighbourhoods, and Specialist and Supported Housing teams. You'll be part of a high-profile, high-performing Health and Safety team, working alongside our general, specialist and supported housing scheme line managers, team leaders, and scheme managers to deliver the highest standards of health and safety and promote safe working practices and environments.
You'll provide expert guidance on all aspects of operational health and safety, including establishing safe systems of work, delivering training and coaching, leading health and safety initiatives, conducting inspections, and managing incident prevention and investigations.
You'll also monitor compliance through audits, oversee safety communications and reporting systems, support the delivery of training, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels to promote a proactive and positive safety culture aligned with Platform's health, safety, and wellbeing agenda.
Why Join Us?
We're 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 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or CertIOSH)
- Demonstrable experience of supporting diverse health and safety activities and risks - especially within a specialist and/or general housing environment.
- 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
- 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 ISO14001 is considered desirable
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 policies including 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 assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and 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
If this sounds like the role for you simply click "apply now" to 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 recruitment@platformhg.com
Interviews:
We aim to conduct the first-stage interviews via Microsoft Teams, with final stage interviews to be held in person during the week of 14th July 25.
The Company
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 people's lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're 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.
Why Work Here?
Benefits
Great opportunities
for further development and training
Up to 28 days holiday
plus bank holidays
Workplace pension
with employer contributions of up to 12%
Company van and
uniform
Depending on role
Flexible working arrangements
with remote working widely available
iPad and mobile
phone
Depending on role
Our Values
People Matter
We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.
Own It
We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.
One Team
We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.
Be Brave
We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.