Workplace Health and Safety Business Partner

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a forward-thinking, community-driven Housing Association committed to making a difference.

They're passionate about creating vibrant communities across Blaenau Gwent. This Housing Association believe safe, healthy, and supportive workplaces are at the heart of delivering excellent homes and services for their tenants. That's why they're looking for a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner to join their Health, Safety and Compliance Team.

About the Role

As the Workplace Health & Safety Business Partner, you'll play a leading role in shaping and delivering the organisation's health, safety, and compliance agenda. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager, you'll:

• Act as a subject matter expert on workplace health, safety and compliance.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training to ensure we meet all legal and regulatory obligations.
• Lead on health and safety inductions, training, surveillance, and wellbeing programmes.
• Support effective contract and project management, working closely with the procurement team.
• Advise colleagues and managers across the business to reduce risks, minimise incidents, and embed lessons learned.
• Build strong relationships with staff, contractors, and key stakeholders, ensuring continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• A NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and CertIOSH membership (working towards CMIOSH desirable).
• Experience working in a similar capacity within the housing sector.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and their practical application.
• Experience developing and delivering workplace health and safety programmes and training.
• A proven track record in risk management, compliance, and contract governance.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Flexi Time
• Hybrid Working - No set working from office days but would need a physical presence at least weekly.
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days of annual leave - plus two shutdown days at Christmas (non-contractual), plus bank holidays
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - up to 9% company contribution
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Up to 6 months full pay, 6 months half pay based on length of service
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)

How to Apply

Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment for the full job description.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.