Health and Safety Advisor

A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.

Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people's lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are 'not for profit' and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.

The role - Health an Safety Advisor

As Health and Safety Advisor you will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of health, safety, and well-being across our organisation. As a Health and Safety Advisor, you'll support the delivery of our health and safety objectives in line with our strategic goals.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for the following:

Internal Audits: Support our internal audit programme to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Training: Develop and deliver comprehensive health and safety training programmes.
Incident Management: Manage the accident and incident reporting process and conduct thorough investigations when necessary.
KPI Monitoring: Monitor and report on key performance indicator (KPI) data, compiling insightful reports for management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with a diverse group of stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in health and safety management.
What you'll need

Certifications: NEBOSH or NCRQ certificate, or an equivalent health and safety qualification.
Health and Safety Experience: Experience working with staff and managers on health and safety issues across various levels.
Risk Management: Experience in risk management processes and conducting investigations.
Influence and Consultation: Strong ability to inform, consult, and influence others effectively. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Attributes: A confident and articulate spokesperson who embodies trust and integrity.
Our Values, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Create energy
Build trust
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Remember the little things

We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Our benefits to you

Origin's ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.
A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Competitive salary of £45,067pa
2 additional 'giving something back' volunteer days
A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary
Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay
Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians
Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase
Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance
Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more
Free employee assistance programme
Opportunities to join staff network groups
Refer a friend bonus
We're also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it's a requirement to your role.

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