Junior Housing Health and Safety Advisor

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Join us as a Junior Housing Health and Safety Advisor. Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for health and safety? Do you have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in creating safer, more compliant housing environments? If so, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.

As a Junior Housing Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll support Lewisham’s Housing Services in achieving the highest standards of safety for residents, staff, and properties. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you’ll bring your expertise to improve compliance, develop best practices, and foster a positive safety culture across the Housing Directorate.

What’s the Role?

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide first line advice to managers and staff on established Council health and safety policies, procedures and arrangements.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records, registers and management information for the Housing Directorate, including inspection, incident, training and compliance data.
• Support the delivery of health and safety training and briefings by coordinating arrangements, maintaining training records, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Promote positive health and safety engagement with employees across the Housing Directorate.
• Review and assist with the completion of incident and accident investigations.
• Support the risk assessment programme.
• Manage lone worker device and portal.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Flexible working and family friendly policies.
• Season ticket and bicycle loans.
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym membership.
• Supportive staff networks.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

• A NEBOSH General/ Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Technical or graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.