Corporate Health and Safety Manager

Company: avalonhousing
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Location: Taplow
Job Description:

Avalon is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Health and Safety Manager for a leading organisation.

About the Role

Are you a passionate health and safety professional looking to make a significant impact? Spirehouse Recruitment is partnering with a Social Housing organisation to find an exceptional Corporate Health and Safety Manager. In this critical role, you will serve as the organisation’s Competent Person for health and safety, ensuring a safe and secure living and working environment for all stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director of Property & Development, you will lead and oversee all health and safety initiatives across the organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and maintaining ISO45001 accreditation.
  • Developing and delivering comprehensive health and safety training programmes for all staff.
  • Creating and regularly reviewing safety‑related policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with current legislation.
  • Collaborating closely with the Asset Management department to ensure adherence to risk and method statements, and auditing equipment checks and PPE usage.
  • Implementing system‑led reviews to optimise information availability.
  • Managing the compliance control process, working with health and safety partners and consultants to implement new legislation.
  • Chairing and managing the Health and Safety Panel, overseeing the implementation of action plans and operational improvements.

About You

As our ideal Corporate Health and Safety Manager, you will possess:

  • Extensive experience in managing operating budgets and ensuring value for money.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a diverse workload under pressure.
  • Professional qualifications: IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
  • A qualification in fire safety risk or assessment of general needs and specialist housing.
  • Experience managing ISO45001.

Additional Requirements

  • A flexible approach to work, including participation in an out‑of‑hours rota and major incident response.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle insured for business use.
  • A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous company pension contributions (up to 14%).
  • A comprehensive employee wellbeing programme, including generous annual leave and a “Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds” initiative.
  • A strong commitment to learning and development, with a dedicated development fund and in‑house programmes.
  • Flexible working arrangements, with a blend of remote and office‑based work.

Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026