Health & Safety Advisor - #2144224
L&Q
Date: 1 hour ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Title: Health & Safety Advisor - Operations
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours
Salary: Starting from £42,149 per annum (London weighted salary) or £37,573 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 8
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 28th September 2026
Interview Date: 6th October 2026
Please click here for the role profile - Health & Safety Advisor - Operations Role Profile.docx
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ...
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months.
Previous applicants need not apply if your application was regretted in the last 12 weeks.
Join our Corporate Health & Safety Team at L&Q:
L&Q is one of the UK's largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
We're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor - Operations to join our experienced Corporate Health & Safety team. This role will focus on providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and assurance across operational activities, supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, L&Q procedures and internal health and safety management requirements.
As part of the second line of defence, Corporate Health & Safety plays a key role in supporting effective risk management, operational assurance, audit activity, compliance monitoring and the promotion of consistent safety standards across L&Q.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
In this role, you'll work closely with operational teams, managers and colleagues across L&Q to support the safe delivery of services and day-to-day activities. You'll provide practical health and safety advice, undertake assurance activity and help identify, escalate and support the resolution of risks, incidents and areas for improvement across a varied operational environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
If you thrive in a varied role and want to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of our staff, residents and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed)
About L&Q:
We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here .
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
#CVL #TJ
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours
Salary: Starting from £42,149 per annum (London weighted salary) or £37,573 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 8
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 28th September 2026
Interview Date: 6th October 2026
Please click here for the role profile - Health & Safety Advisor - Operations Role Profile.docx
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ...
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months.
Previous applicants need not apply if your application was regretted in the last 12 weeks.
Join our Corporate Health & Safety Team at L&Q:
L&Q is one of the UK's largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
We're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor - Operations to join our experienced Corporate Health & Safety team. This role will focus on providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and assurance across operational activities, supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, L&Q procedures and internal health and safety management requirements.
As part of the second line of defence, Corporate Health & Safety plays a key role in supporting effective risk management, operational assurance, audit activity, compliance monitoring and the promotion of consistent safety standards across L&Q.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
In this role, you'll work closely with operational teams, managers and colleagues across L&Q to support the safe delivery of services and day-to-day activities. You'll provide practical health and safety advice, undertake assurance activity and help identify, escalate and support the resolution of risks, incidents and areas for improvement across a varied operational environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to operational managers and teams
- Supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, L&Q policies, procedures and internal management system requirements
- Undertaking audits, inspections and assurance activity to monitor health and safety performance across operational areas
- Supporting incident reporting, investigation, learning and trend analysis through L&Q's internal systems
- Helping operational teams identify risks, agree proportionate corrective actions and track these through to completion
- Supporting the development and review of health and safety processes, templates, records and assurance evidence
- Promoting a positive safety culture through effective communication, collaboration and practical support
- A NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent relevant health and safety qualification
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, operational risk management and practical application of health and safety management systems
- Demonstrable experience supporting health and safety across operational, maintenance, property services or multi-site environments
- The ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers and teams, supporting safe working practices and proportionate risk control
- Strong prioritisation and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Good competency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint, to support reporting, communication and assurance activity
- A full UK driving licence
- A CSCS card would be desirable where relevant to the operational areas supported
If you thrive in a varied role and want to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of our staff, residents and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed)
About L&Q:
We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here .
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
#CVL #TJ
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