Health & Safety Manager

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A place to make things happen

Location: Hybrid based out of any of our office locations: Bradford, Burnley, Camberley, Peterborough or Stockton. Salary:£49,291 per annum plus essential car user allowance starting at £1,250 per annum Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday

Friday 9am to 5pm

We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. Its this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.

Were also proud to be at the forefront of change. Were on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.

If youre looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, theres a place for you at Accent.

About the role

As our Health and Safety Manager, youll lead the charge in building a proactive, people-first safety culture where everyone feels supported and able to thrive. Youll bring expert guidance across all areas of health and safety, ensuring we meet our legal responsibilities while continually improving how we work.

Youll empower and develop the H&S team, oversee our risk register, and strengthen our approach through audits, inspections, and thorough incident investigations. Youll shape and lead key H&S forums, represent the function across the organisation, and provide clear, insightful reporting to support confident decision-making. Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, youll champion positive behaviours, maintain effective policies and procedures, and help design and deliver training that builds confidence and capability for all.

Salary

The spot salary for this post is £49,291 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If youre still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

Plus an essential car user allowance starting at £1,250 per annum.

About you

The essentials Were looking for a health and safety professional with a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalentwho can demonstrate strong knowledge of current and emerging H&S issues within the housing sector. You'll have experience in engaging internal and external stakeholders, providing H&S leadership, and supporting culture transformation across diverse teams. The role requires proven capability inaccident investigation, alongside the ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision-making. You'll also be confident in implementing effective safety strategies, drafting clear and robust H&S policies and procedures, and applying legislation in a practical and proportionate way. The desirables Experience within the housing sector is advantageous, as is being naturally inquisitive and able to use your own initiative to identify solutions. Training delivery skills and experience in internal auditing would further strengthen your application.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect A call with the hiring manager. Youll learn more about the role and team, and well get to know you

your experience, goals, and what you bring. Planned date: 8th April via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths You'll deliver a presentation to the panel and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance. Planned date: 20th April at our Bradford office.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable

a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

Weve got big ambitions and were looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, youll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, heres what you can look forward to: Generous time off

28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more. Health & wellbeing support

Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about. Financial perks

Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further. Future-focused benefits

Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind. Family-friendly policies

Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance. Career development

From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more

well help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job

its a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do .

Were Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and were committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know

well make it happen.

Because this isnt just a workplace

its a place to belong .

Please dont delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If youre looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction