Health And Safety Officer

Job Description

Health and Safety Officer

Romford, Essex

Salary £33,527 to £42,000 per annum dependant on experience plus great benefits

37.5 hours per week

Fully On-Site role

Are you a Health & Safety professional passionate about making a difference in the non-profit sector?

A leading non-profit organisation is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to oversee and enhance health, safety, and fire safety compliance across all sites, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for staff, volunteers, and service users. This role would suit an experienced Health and Safety Officer from within a similar healthcare/hospice setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on health & safety and fire safety matters across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across multiple locations, including clinical and retail spaces.
• Investigate incidents, report findings, and implement preventative measures.
• Develop and deliver training on health, safety, and fire procedures, including COSHH, First Aid, and Fire Safety.
• Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Fire Authority, and Local Environmental Health Officers.
• Support business continuity planning and emergency preparedness.

What We’re Looking For:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety (essential).
• NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification (essential).
• Proven experience in a healthcare or non-profit setting.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Ability to train, influence, and promote a culture of safety across an organisation.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks, such as RIDDOR and COSHH.
• Membership of a professional body (IOSH, IIRSM, or IFE) is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Benefits and working environment:

• A friendly, open and warm team to offer support and guidance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape health & safety policies in a vital non-profit setting.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays and 1 day birthday leave.
• Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay on commencement.
• Active Education team providing in-house training and supporting learning opportunities.
• Free Car parking and subsidised restaurant with a good selection available daily, when working at the Hospice site.

Please note that a DBS basic disclosure check will be undertaken as part of my client’s pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.