Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer

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Location: Tower Hamlets (Covering our north London Patch)
Salary: £39,500 - £42,000
Would you like to join Hyde as a Health & Safety Officer?
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Officer to join our Property Maintenance team within Property Services. This is an important role supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Hyde's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management systems, helping to ensure safe working practices for both our employees and contractors.
What you'll be doing
Support the implementation of Hyde's Health, Safety and Environment policies across Property Maintenance
Carry out planned and ad hoc audits, inspections and surveys to monitor compliance with safety management systems
Identify HSE training needs and deliver toolbox talks and formal health & safety training
Complete risk assessments and develop safe systems of work to manage and reduce risk
Provide practical H&S advice to trade teams, including manual handling, work at height and unlicensed asbestos work
Support operational managers to maintain compliance with HSE and CDM requirements
Assist with accident and incident investigations, identifying causes and supporting corrective actions
Contribute to a strong safety culture and support site inspection programmes and H&S committees
About you
You will bring a strong understanding of health and safety within a property maintenance or operational environment, alongside a collaborative and practical approach to service delivery.
Experience working in a health and safety role within property maintenance, construction, or operational services
Good working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and best practice
Experience conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments
Ability to develop and deliver toolbox talks and health & safety training
Understanding of CDM regulations and construction-related health & safety requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and support operational teams
Why join us?
We own and manage 125,000 homes and are driven by a strong social purpose—creating safe, affordable homes and thriving communities. We are committed to providing safe, sustainable homes for our customers. You'll be part of a collaborative and professional team where your expertise will directly support safer working environments and better outcomes for our communities.
Benefits
• Excellent pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits platform
• Career development & learning support
• Volunteering days
• Hybrid working
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We're committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we're happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Please note: candidates will be required to complete an online psychometric assessment prior to interview. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified. xwzovoh
A DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.