Health & Safety Advisor

Do you have experience in driving Health & Safety efficiencies within a workplace? Do you have experience in promoting good mental health in a workplace? We have a new position as a Health & Safety Advisor, As part of our Health & Safety Team, you'll work alongside customer-facing services to create safer environments for both our customers and colleagues. Providing expert guidance and practical support, you'll help teams identify and manage risks, investigate incidents, improve performance and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing. You'll also play an important role in promoting positive mental health and employee wellbeing, supporting managers and colleagues through wellbeing initiatives, stress management and challenging situations when additional support is needed. Where I’d work: This role is based within our communities within Lincolnshire. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own diary and the flexibility to work from locations that best support the delivery of your projects across Lincolnshire. This could be at our main offices in Grimsby or Boston, our various community hubs, at home, local coffee shops, or wherever works best for you. You’ll be able to claim back mileage expenses when travelling around our communities. Why this role matters: At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP), we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and supportive place to call home. One of our core objectives is to provide safe and well-maintained homes to people in Lincolnshire. This role goes far beyond Health & Safety. It’s about helping people build better lives. You’ll work alongside customers and the teams that support them to create safe, welcoming homes where they can feel secure and valued. Through your work, you’ll help minimise risks, support wellbeing, and provide the foundation of stability and dignity that allows customers and their families to flourish within their communities. Why join LHP? We’re more than a housing provider — we’re a purpose-driven team that cares deeply about our customers, our communities, and each other. Alongside a salary of £37,516 you’ll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits: - An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1,200 per year (Westfield Health) -Enhanced family leave and maternity policies. Discounted shopping vouchers. A brilliant salary sacrifices pension scheme — with up to 12% employer contribution. 32 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), increasing annually for your first five years. Opportunities to earn extra leave for full attendance, plus buy/sell options. Access to Mental Health First Aiders across the business. You’ll also join a positive team culture where your development is a priority and your ideas are valued. What I’d need: The most important thing we look for is your attitude and values. We want someone who: - Builds trust through openness and accountability - Treats every customer with dignity and respect - Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners - Shows genuine empathy and understands different perspectives It would be great if you also bring: • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health Safety (level 3) • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail • Experience in Health and Safety legislation, regulations, obligations, and safe working practices. • Experience carrying out incident investigations and root cause analysis. • Experience undertaking workplace inspections and audits. • Experience of supporting employee wellbeing initiatives, promoting positive mental health and working alongside Mental Health First Aiders or wellbeing champions. • Good ICT skills with knowledge and experience of Health and Safety IT systems. • Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice. • A full driving licence and access to a vehicle Even better if you bring: • NEBOSH Diploma or working towards. • Mental Health First Aider qualification or experience of supporting a Mental Health First Aider network and workplace wellbeing initiatives • Ability to build effective working relationships with operational managers. • Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and their application within a housing environment. • Experience of developing and delivering Health & Safety training, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns. • Experience of working within housing, local government or another customer-facing operational environment. • Experience of undertaking estate, neighbourhood or community-based inspections and audits. How to apply Ready to help us create places to be proud of? Apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter on our website detailing why you would make an excellent candidate for this role Interviews will be held in person in our Grimsby office on 19th August we may also invite shortlisted candidates to an initial conversation via Microsoft Teams in advance of these interviews.