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Kings Hall Mews, London

Health & Safety Advisor

£45,000
Full-time
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Description

Location
Kings Hall Mews, London with reporting offices also in Stratford or Manchester, Trafford. Hybrid working available with 20% - 40% of contractual hours worked from the reporting office or working location.

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£40,649 to £45,000 per annum (London weighted salary) or £36,073 to £40,000 per annum (Regional salary), dependent on experience

About the Role
Join the Corporate Health & Safety Team at London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) as a Health & Safety Advisor. You will be part of a diverse and experienced team of around 30 professionals covering workplace safety, construction, fire and building safety, and employee wellbeing. The team plays a vital role in shaping a safe and healthy working environment across L&Q.

In this role, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of health and safety topics to frontline staff and managers. You will lead and contribute to safety-related projects, working closely with internal teams and external partners. Key responsibilities include promoting high standards of health and safety across all L&Q workplaces, maintaining and improving the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), designing and delivering training, processing incident reports, conducting audits, facilitating risk assessments, monitoring compliance, encouraging safe behaviours, and building strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders such as local authorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of staff and residents within a leading UK housing association. Early applications are encouraged as the recruitment process may close earlier than the stated date.

Benefits
Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with length of service plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours paid volunteering days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Requirements

Experience
Proven experience in a health and safety advisory role, ideally in a multi-site or housing environment. Experience of incident investigation and collating health and safety data to produce reports, articles, and presentations. Experience designing, developing, and delivering training courses and programmes.

About you
A proactive team player with a hands-on attitude and a commitment to fostering a strong safety culture. Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external stakeholders. Willingness to continue learning and professional development. Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (minimum) and membership with a recognised health and safety institute. Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation supported by ongoing professional development. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required due to travel between offices based on business needs.

Expiry date: 19/10/2025
Health & Safety Advisor
Salary
£45,000
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Kings Hall Mews, London
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