Health & Safety Lead (6 month FTC)

Full Job Description

Location: Home-Based with Regional Travel (Cornwall, Devon, Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire)

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a Health & Safety Lead – West, on a 6 month fixed term contract to champion workplace safety, ensure compliance, and help create a culture where our people can thrive.

A full driving licence and car is required for this position.

About the Role

As a Health & Safety Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe working environments across our services. Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Risk, you will oversee health and fire safety management, conduct audits and risk assessments, and provide expert advice to support compliance with regulations and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Type 1 and Type 2 Fire Risk Assessments in specialised housing and residential care homes.
Oversee health and safety notifications, risk assessments, and incident management within the West region.
Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and preventative actions are implemented.
Ensure compliance with RIDDOR reporting and regulatory frameworks.
Monitor and manage fire safety risks, follow up on remedial actions, and liaise with regulatory bodies.
Provide expert advice to managers, supporting them in achieving compliance and driving a positive safety culture.
Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to maintain high safety standards.
Support the development of policies, procedures, and safety communications to improve workplace safety.
Regularly report on key safety performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and risk management insights.

What We’re Looking For:

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (TechIOSH desirable).
Minimum 2 years of experience conducting Type 1 and Type 2 Fire Risk Assessments.
A recognised Level 3 Fire Safety/Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
Working knowledge of health and fire safety regulations, particularly in a care setting.
Experience in auditing, safety inspections, and risk management systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and create reports.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work collaboratively across teams.
Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and manage a varied workload.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other safety management systems.
Willingness to travel regionally, with overnight stays as required.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

Membership of IFE or IFSM and a recognised Fire Risk Assessors Register.
Level 3 Food Safety Supervisor qualification.
Experience in health & safety within care or housing sectors.
Additional training such as DSE Assessor Course.
DBS is required for this position, if you do not have one we will apply for one on your behalf.

Why Join Us?

At Hft, we believe in creating a future where people with learning disabilities live their best lives. Make a real impact by shaping a safe and compliant work environment.
Work with a passionate and supportive team dedicated to improving health and safety standards.
Flexible, home-based role with regional travel, offering variety and autonomy in your day-to-day work.

We offer:

Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
Training: Access to award winning training and development
Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.

Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary

At Hft, we champion diversity, kindness, and innovation. If you’re ready to make a difference and ensure the highest standards of care, apply today!

Join us and help create a world where everyone gets the support they need to thrive!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft’s usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a safer workplace for everyone!