Health and Safety Manager

Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,300 properties across Leeds, Wakefield and North Yorkshire. Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good value, affordable housing.

We are seeking an individual to be Leeds Federated’s Competent Person in respect of Corporate Health and Safety matters and ensure that Leeds Federated are compliant with Health and Safety legislation, guidance, and policies. The Health and Safety Manager will take a proactive approach to develop, implement, and maintain our commitment to Health and Safety and Risk Management across the business.

You should demonstrate significant experience of working in a similar role within a construction/maintenance environment with experience of working for a Social Housing provider an advantage. You should have proven knowledge and expertise of undertaking work-based risk assessments, workstation environments, health and safety inspections and audits, with a working knowledge of H&S legislation and its application to the industry.

Key duties include:

• Leading and managing the delivery of Health and Safety for LFHA – Central Functions
• Leading and managing the delivery of Health and Safety for LFHA – Operational delivery and support
• Leading and managing the delivery of Health and Safety for LFHA Health and Safety Committee

As well as a competitive salary we can offer you:

• An agile working environment
• 30 days annual leave
• DC pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health cash plan

The closing date for this role is: noon on Friday 3rd March 2023

Interviews will take place on: Monday 13th March 2023

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding an interview.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Leeds Fed is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do, and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community.