Housing Asset Health and Safety Officer

Start: ASAP

Duration: 3-6 Months Initially

Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35)

Working arrangement: Hybrid

We are seeking a Housing Asset Health & Safety Officer to support a large public sector organisations Housing Asset Management Team. This role ensures BTS operations remain compliant, safe, and aligned with key legislation, providing expert support across the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise managers, staff, and contractors on statutory health & safety obligations and best practice

• Develop, review, and monitor health & safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments

• Track new legislation (e.g. asbestos, legionella, fire safety) and brief senior management

• Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 where required

• Deliver health & safety training and support CPD activity

• Carry out inspections, audits, accident investigations, and produce clear reports

• Support Business Continuity planning and attend meetings as needed, including out-of-hours

• Maintain strong working relationships across BTS, contractors, and stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience providing health & safety advice in a similar environment

• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation including HSWA 1974, CDM 2015, risk assessment processes, and accident investigation

• Excellent communication skills with experience influencing internal teams and external agencies

• Confident producing reports, presentations, and maintaining accurate records

• Competent in MS Office and data reporting

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, plus evidence of CPD

• Ability to attend site, work at height, enter confined spaces, and work flexibly when required

If this role sounds of interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of the team will be in touch.