ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Officer to join our team in Greater Manchester on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing health and safety advice and support to the company. You will carry out audits and inspections, support the management teams in delivering our positive health and safety culture, and advise on health and safety risks to employees, our customers, supply chain and members of the public. We operate an agile working style, 3 days a week in the office or on site, and 2 working remotely, Monday - Friday. This role involves traveling throughout the area to our properties in the North. What we're looking for We are a customer-focused organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only have health and safety experience; you'll also have great customer service and communication skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. Essential Skills & Experience: Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice A proven track record of developing and delivering training and presentations Good organisational and time management skills Good report writing skills Proven customer service experience Good attention to detail Good influencing and relationship building skills Good oral and written communications Good knowledge of Microsoft Office You are required to have a full UK driving licence and access to you own vehicle. Qualification Requirements Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Desirable: Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. Interview Process: Face to Face interviews will take place at our Bower House office in Oldham, on the week commencing Monday 7 th April 2025. If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. Benefits • Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). • Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. • Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. • Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility • Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death • Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade • VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work • Access to the Finance wellbeing portal • Professional subscription annual payment • Travel season ticket loan • Car lease scheme