Health and Safety Manager - Housing and Homelessness

Are you a Health and Safety Manager looking to expand your experience in a rewarding environment?

St Mungo s is a housing association and homelessness charity, providing a variety of services to people experiencing homelessness which range from emergency and long-term accommodation to street outreach. We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the Safety and Quality team who are committed to maintaining high levels of health and safety (H&S) standards for our clients, residents and colleagues.

In the role of Health and Safety Manager you will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing for all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee relevant policy and procedure, training and advice service across St Mungo s, ensuring these are reviewed and maintained to meet requirements.
• Organise a programme of audits, investigations, reviews and monitoring against health and safety standards in both a planned and reactive manner and lead a team of Officers and Advisors to effectively deliver this programme of work.
• Facilitate engagement with health and safety activities across the organisation through various channels such as briefings, presentations, and training sessions.
• Provide line management, support and supervision to a small H&S team.

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo s London or regional locations.

About you

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who will demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims and values of St Mungo s, and in delviering high quality health and safety standards. You will be able to demonstrate:F

• Experience of working within housing associations, the homelessness sector, or similar housing /social/care sector.
• The ability to effectively engage and train others, and exhibit sound judgement in handling complex situations.
• Understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and an interest in working for a homelessness charity.
• The ability to transfer your skills and experience to the housing/homelessness sector, ensuring the safety of and wellbeing of St Mungo s clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence a variety of different people at different levels.
• Experience of leading health and safety programmes, carrying out audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring in terms of health and safety.
• Experience of leading and managing staff and motivating them to provide a high standard of service.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 27 January 2025

Interview and assessments on: 13 February 2025

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits