Progress Housing Group

Health and Safety Advisor

• Salary: Grade 3(£41,435 - £42,897 per annum)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week
• Service area: Health and Safety, Progress Housing Group
• Office basis: Agile. This is a visible, site-based role with regular travel across our services in the Northwest, balanced with home working flexibility.
• Location: Leyland / Northwest

At Progress Housing Group, your work supports communities and changes lives.

We make sure every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - where you work with purpose, your growth is supported, and you are proud to belong.

From inclusive recruitment practices to tailored support at work, we create an environment where everyone can succeed.

The role

• You'll help keep people safe across some of the most diverse services in the housing and care sector, from social housing and independent living schemes to homelessness services, supported accommodation and development projects.

• You'll provide hands-on health and safety support across a wide range of services, including social housing, independent living, development, community services, homelessness and refuge provision, and accommodation for adults with additional needs.

• Working closely with managers and colleagues, you'll carry out inspections, review risk assessments, investigate incidents and provide practical advice that helps teams manage risk and work safely every day.

• No two days will be the same. You'll spend time out in our services and operational environments, supporting compliance, delivering training and helping to embed a positive and proactive health and safety culture across the organisation.

• You'll have a genuine opportunity to influence how health and safety is managed across the Group, driving continuous improvement and making a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of our colleagues and customers.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent).
• TechIOSH status and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Experience of working in a health and safety role, including advising on and applying health and safety legislation.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements and best practice.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent).
• Experience of undertaking audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Experience of developing and delivering health and safety training.
• Experience working within social housing, property compliance or similar operational environments.
• Experience working within recognised management systems such as ISO 45001.

Our offer to you

Competitive pay, flexible leave options and benefits that help you thrive - personally and professionally.

Financial

• Competitive salary with occupational sick pay

• Pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7.5%

• Salary sacrifice Greencar lease scheme

Work-life balance

26 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 31 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days and a paid day off for your birthday.

• Agile working (role dependent) with hybrid and flexible working options

• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave

Wellbeing

• Learning, training and career development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash

About Progress Housing Group

More than three decades on, our commitment to helping people find the right place to live remains at the heart of what we do.

People trust us to create a place for them to call home and to provide outstanding support services and opportunities to help them to live their best lives.

Whether it is an affordable home, supported housing, technology-enabled care solutions, or services supporting those in crisis, we make a meaningful difference to thousands of people, every day.

We are ambitious and we are looking for people who are motivated, dynamic, and committed to delivering the highest standards for our tenants and customers.

Our sector plays a crucial role in contributing to a fairer, and more equitable society. Working here offers a genuine opportunity to positively influence communities and people’s lives.

Looking forward at Progress

Social purpose, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our organisation.

We’re investing in our people, technology and services to build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future for our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Inclusion matters here, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.

AI Statement

We support the ethical and transparent use of AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

However, authenticity is important to us, and we will prioritise applications that clearly reflect your experience, voice and originality

Next steps

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 13 September 2026

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 16 September 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 23 September 2026

Interview type: In person at our Leyland office