Health and Safety Operations Officer (BBBH155069) Kings Lynn, England
I am keen to speak to an experienced Health and Safety professional ready to make a significant impact in the housing sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team at a housing association based in King’s Lynn on an interim 9-month basis, offering a day rate of up to £568 (Inside IR35).
Your Role:
As a Health and Safety Operations Officer, you will provide specialist advice and support to ensure safe working practices across Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) operations and construction projects. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation, delivering key performance information, and upholding assurance frameworks to drive a unified safety culture alongside Corporate Health and Safety.
Your Responsibilities:
* Review and complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
* Ensure staff and contractors adhere to safe working methods and comply with all relevant health and safety regulations.
* Produce and present key compliance and performance data to demonstrate adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain assurance frameworks and ensure health and safety arrangements, including CDM compliance, are in place for all work programs and projects.
* Conduct site inspections, annual health and safety reviews, and mini-audits, making recommendations for service improvements.
* Undertake HHSRS assessments when required, ensuring Category 1 hazards are addressed.
* Collaborate with the Corporate Health and Safety team to deliver occupational health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives.
* Lead on contractor onboarding due diligence and support the development of health and safety e-learning and IT systems.
* Deliver training, inductions, and toolbox talks to enhance team competency.
* Stay ahead by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, regulations, and best practices.
Requirements:
We’re seeking candidates with a proven track record and a passion for safety excellence. If you possess:
* Significant experience as a health and safety officer in a risk-based construction environment.
* Demonstrable knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements related to fire safety, risk assessments, asbestos, and building construction regulations.
* Strong decision-making skills and the ability to explain complex technical information in plain English to diverse stakeholders.
* A methodical approach to planning, implementation, and record-keeping, with the ability to analyse data and produce reports.
* A degree or equivalent experience, ideally paired with qualifications such as:
* NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
* NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management or IOSH Fire.
* P405 – Management of Asbestos in Buildings.
* NEBOSH National Certificate in Health and Safety Management for Construction.
* HHSRS training certificate.
* A full valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
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