Health and Safety Business Partner
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,662.50 per year |
| Additional salary information: | with Essential Car User allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | ST18 9AP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Housing Plus Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 707 |
Summary
Job Title: Health and Safety Business Partner
Salary: £47,662.50 per annum with Essential Car User allowance
Location: Base in Stafford with regular travel across Shropshire and Staffordshire with hybrid working
Hours: 37 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months
We’re looking for a Health & Safety professional to play a key role in supporting management teams across the Group. You’ll help drive the implementation of our Safety Management System and champion the ongoing development of a positive safety culture throughout the business.
As the Subject Matter Expert for our Construction Division, you’ll provide specialist technical support to Property Plus and the Client Team, ensuring high standards are consistently achieved.
In this role, you’ll also:
Advise and guide all areas of the business on employer obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and all other relevant legislation.
Act as Deputy Group Health & Safety Subject Matter Expert, stepping in for the Group Head of Health & Safety when required.
Provide line management for the Health & Safety team in the Head’s absence.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape our approach to health, safety, and wellbeing across the Group.
We're looking for someone with:
NVQ level 5 / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice or equivalent or equivalent / greater with evidence of current CPD.
Holds CMIOSH / Graduate IOSH status
Experience of working within Health and Safety in a high-risk organisation where a risk-based approach is taken, for example; construction / Housing.
Experience of managing fire, legionella and asbestos risks
A proven track record of developing and implementing health and safety improvements at strategic an operational level.
Ability to engage with internal and external customers and enforcement bodies building positive relationships and fostering a positive health and safety culture
Strong ability to communicate persuasively across all levels with internal and external customers.
Focus on delivery of products and services through customer engagement and understanding.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use as travel across Staffordshire and Shropshire will be required as part of the role.
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
Apply online today with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 29th August 2025. Interviews to commence from 11th September 2025
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Salary: £47,662.50 per annum with Essential Car User allowance
Location: Base in Stafford with regular travel across Shropshire and Staffordshire with hybrid working
Hours: 37 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months
We’re looking for a Health & Safety professional to play a key role in supporting management teams across the Group. You’ll help drive the implementation of our Safety Management System and champion the ongoing development of a positive safety culture throughout the business.
As the Subject Matter Expert for our Construction Division, you’ll provide specialist technical support to Property Plus and the Client Team, ensuring high standards are consistently achieved.
In this role, you’ll also:
Advise and guide all areas of the business on employer obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and all other relevant legislation.
Act as Deputy Group Health & Safety Subject Matter Expert, stepping in for the Group Head of Health & Safety when required.
Provide line management for the Health & Safety team in the Head’s absence.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape our approach to health, safety, and wellbeing across the Group.
We're looking for someone with:
NVQ level 5 / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice or equivalent or equivalent / greater with evidence of current CPD.
Holds CMIOSH / Graduate IOSH status
Experience of working within Health and Safety in a high-risk organisation where a risk-based approach is taken, for example; construction / Housing.
Experience of managing fire, legionella and asbestos risks
A proven track record of developing and implementing health and safety improvements at strategic an operational level.
Ability to engage with internal and external customers and enforcement bodies building positive relationships and fostering a positive health and safety culture
Strong ability to communicate persuasively across all levels with internal and external customers.
Focus on delivery of products and services through customer engagement and understanding.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use as travel across Staffordshire and Shropshire will be required as part of the role.
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
Apply online today with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 29th August 2025. Interviews to commence from 11th September 2025
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.