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Head of Corporate Health & Safety

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid)

£79,335pa

Are you passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces? Do you have the expertise to lead and develop health and safety policies across diverse service areas? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us: Hightown Housing Association Limited is a charitable housing association operating in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. We believe everyone deserves a home and the support they need.

We employ over 1,000 people with an annual turnover of £121m. We currently own and manage 9,300 affordable homes, providing services to over 19,000 customers, and each year we provide care and supported housing for nearly 800 individuals. We are ambitious and driven by our deep-rooted social purpose. Our inclusive and supportive culture underpins our mission: Building homes. Supporting people.

Our Services:

Housing: Our customers are at the heart of all we do at Hightown. With a person-cantered approach we support our customers to maintain stable housing and build thriving communities.
Care and Supported Living: As one of the region’s leading care and support providers, our services support those with learning disabilities, mental health issues, adult homelessness, and young people, helping them live fulfilled, independent lives.Role Overview: As the Head of Corporate Health & Safety, you will act as Hightown Housing’s Competent Person for workplace health and safety. You will be a natural communicator and collaborator, who can build valued relationships across all levels of the organisation. You will be self-motivated, with excellent organisational and team management skills.

Developing and implementing a health and safety management system.
Monitoring compliance with corporate health and safety requirements.
Establishing strong working relationships with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.
Overseeing operational health and safety plans and providing specialist technical support.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and control risks.For more information, please download the attached job description

Essential Qualifications:

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Why Join Us? At Hightown Housing, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to our mission of providing homes and support to those in need.

What We Offer:

A Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and mutual support.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills.
Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
Competitive Salary: £79,335 per annum for a 35-hour week.
Monthly Attendance Bonus
Flexible working: Hybrid working
Workplace Pension Scheme: And life assurance cover of three times your annual salary.
Discounts and Savings: High street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas.
Employee Support: Health & wellbeing services
Free On-site Gym Access

Apply Now! If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to build new homes and provide excellent housing and support services.

Hightown Housing Association Limited - Building homes. Supporting people.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer