Heath Safety & Business Continuity Officer - Flexible/Hybrid (Edinburgh/Glasgow) - ID2283-385

Are you used to making a difference and from a health and safety background?

If the answer is yes, then please read on…

Trust is a leading housing, care and support organisation with quality, commitment, and people at its core. We have an asset base of over 3,700 homes across 23 of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas and we currently provide factoring services to a further 380 homes. Many of our homes are tailored to the over 60’s but we have an increasing number of homes for all ages and housing needs. In 2019 we successfully completed a transfer of engagements with Wishaw & District Housing Association, growing our asset base by 40% and are working hard to acquire and build new homes to benefit the communities we serve.

The organisation and our people are customer focused, delivering value for money, and developing innovative solutions to enhance the customer experience. As an ‘Investors in People Platinum’ organisation, we are committed to empowering and supporting our people. Our culture is caring, involving and compassionate – but we are also focused on making change happen and delivering results. 

We are looking for a Health, Safety & Business Continuity Officer to join our growing Assets & Sustainability Team.

As an experienced and qualified professional, you will fulfil a key role in providing specialist advice, guidance and support in the development and delivery of our health & safety and fire safety management systems, employee wellbeing programmes and business continuity planning arrangements.

You will hold a formal health & safety qualification or accreditation recognised for membership of the IOSH at Technician level (or equivalent) together with membership of IOSH and evidence of CPD.

You will have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, possess excellent written and oral communication and IT skills, with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude. Above all you will demonstrate the ability to quickly establish your credibility as a professional adviser and lead expert and to positively engage managers and staff at all levels in all matters relating to health, safety and employee wellbeing.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: -

• Competitive salary of £39,336 - £42,533 (Pay Award Pending) per annum with a monthly car allowance of £459
• Flexi time and Blended Working*
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to paid training and a vocational qualification
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Paid Professional Memberships

To Apply

Please complete and submit our online application form no later than 12 noon on Thursday 6th February 2025. Interviews will take place in person in our Glasgow office.

For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Ian McKinnon, Health, Safety & Business Continuity Manager, at ianm@trustha.org.uk.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086

*Blended Working

Trust operates a blended/hybrid working approach and you will have the opportunity to work flexibly from both a remote location (‘home’) and your contractual workplace ('office') should you choose to do so. We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wishaw. There are no set rules for how many days you will work from each location, and you will be trusted to work from the most suitable location for what is best for the customer, the business, the team and yourself.