Job type
PermanentLocation
Stoke on TrentWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
Up to £35,000 p/aClosing date
13 Oct 2025
Facilities, Health and Safety Officer / Advisor - Permanent vacancy (Hybrid)
Your new company
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Office-based Mondays, with site visits across the region including Hanley, Liverpool, and locally sourced clients)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (negotiable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry: Not-for-Profit
Working Hours:Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (negotiable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry: Not-for-Profit
Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
Friday: 09:00 – 15:00
A respected not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Property, Facilities and Health & Safety Advisor to join their expanding team. Supporting a wide range of community-based clients including Age UK and GP surgeries, the organisation is also developing a new engineering academy. You’ll be part of a close-knit team of 16, working closely with the Head of Operations, CEO, and Board of Trustees, with clear scope for career progression. This organisation have a fantastic close-knit culture where every member of staff work together in a collaborative environment.
This is a dual-focused position combining external health and safety consultancy with internal property and facilities advisory responsibilities. You’ll be responsible for delivering expert guidance, conducting risk assessments, and supporting training initiatives across a varied client base. You’ll also contribute to internal safety management, reporting, and strategic planning.
Your new role
External Consultancy:
Act as the named competent person for member organisations, providing telephone support, policy reviews, and accident investigations.
- Conduct site visits, liaise with managers and directors, and produce risk assessments and inspection reports.
- Deliver IOSH and fire safety training, and support clients with compliance and safety alerts.
- Promote training opportunities including Apprenticeships, Functional Skills, and Workplace NVQs during site visits.
Internal Duties:
- Advise senior leadership on health & safety matters and contribute to monthly reporting and KPI tracking.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and maintain a safe working environment.
- Lead internal risk assessments, safety inspections, and accident investigations.
- Chair departmental meetings and represent the organisation at IOSH Staffordshire and North Staffs Health & Safety Group events.
- Support marketing efforts by sharing health & safety updates and success stories on social media.
- Liaise with service providers (e.g. fire safety, electrical, environmental) and assist with general administration.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor or Trainer within manufacturing, engineering, or consultancy.
- NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma and Fire Safety (desirable).
- CertIOSH membership required.
- Level 3 Award in Education & Training (desirable).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
- Ability to pass a DBS check.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary with flexibility depending on experience.
- Health cash plan.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing not-for-profit organisation.
- Varied and impactful role with a mix of office, remote, and site-based work.
What you need to do now
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