Looking for a hands on Health and Safety role where you can work closely with frontline teams and help shape a new operational Health & Safety programme?

We're supporting one of the UK's largest Housing Associations in their search for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their growing Health and Safety team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Health and Safety professional who enjoys being out in the operation, engaging with frontline teams and driving practical safety improvements.

About the Role

You'll support a large in house repairs and maintenance operation, working closely with operatives, supervisors and managers across repairs, voids, disrepair, estates and associated services.

You'll typically spend 3 days a week out across sites and operational teams, with 2 days working remotely, providing practical advice, coaching and assurance while helping shape and embed a new operational Health and Safety programme.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing practical Health and Safety advice to operational teams and managers
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and assurance activity
• Supporting and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures
• Coaching supervisors and frontline teams on safe working practices
• Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and safety communications

What We're Looking For

• Previous Health and Safety experience within a hands on, multisite operational environment such as - Repairs, Maintenance, Property Services, Estates, Hard FM, Local Authority, NHS or Higher Education for example.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to coach, influence and challenge frontline teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What's on Offer

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
• 35 hour working week with agile working - typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Outstanding pension plan (up to 12% contribution)
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Flexible working culture with genuine work–life balance and autonomy to manage your diary
• Clear development and internal progression pathways

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK's largest Housing Associations at an exciting stage in the development of its operational Health and Safety function
• You'll be close to the frontline, providing practical support across a large and varied repairs and maintenance operation
• With a new team and operational Health and Safety programme being developed, you'll have genuine opportunity to influence how safety is delivered and make a visible impact

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Looking for a hands on Health and Safety role where you can work closely with frontline teams and help shape a new operational Health & Safety programme?

We're supporting one of the UK's largest Housing Associations in their search for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their growing Health and Safety team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Health and Safety professional who enjoys being out in the operation, engaging with frontline teams and driving practical safety improvements.

About the Role

You'll support a large in house repairs and maintenance operation, working closely with operatives, supervisors and managers across repairs, voids, disrepair, estates and associated services.

You'll typically spend 3 days a week out across sites and operational teams, with 2 days working remotely, providing practical advice, coaching and assurance while helping shape and embed a new operational Health and Safety programme.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing practical Health and Safety advice to operational teams and managers
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and assurance activity
• Supporting and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures
• Coaching supervisors and frontline teams on safe working practices
• Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and safety communications

What We're Looking For

• Previous Health and Safety experience within a hands on, multisite operational environment such as - Repairs, Maintenance, Property Services, Estates, Hard FM, Local Authority, NHS or Higher Education for example.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to coach, influence and challenge frontline teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What's on Offer

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
• 35 hour working week with agile working - typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Outstanding pension plan (up to 12% contribution)
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Flexible working culture with genuine work–life balance and autonomy to manage your diary
• Clear development and internal progression pathways

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK's largest Housing Associations at an exciting stage in the development of its operational Health and Safety function
• You'll be close to the frontline, providing practical support across a large and varied repairs and maintenance operation
• With a new team and operational Health and Safety programme being developed, you'll have genuine opportunity to influence how safety is delivered and make a visible impact

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Looking for a Health & Safety leadership role where you can lead and develop a team, influence senior stakeholders and have genuine autonomy over how operational H&S is delivered?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) has exclusively partnered with a leading social housing organisation in Manchester to recruit a Health & Safety Manager.

This is a key operational leadership role within an evolving H&S function, taking responsibility for the day to day leadership of the team and working closely with the H&S Director to strengthen performance, develop people and continually improve how H&S is delivered across the organisation.

Importantly, this is primarily a people and occupational health & safety role, focused on supporting employees, operational teams and the wider organisation to manage risk effectively.

About the Organisation

Our client is a large, well established housing organisation operating across multiple locations and delivering a broad range of housing, repairs, development and community based services.

Health & Safety has strong visibility across the organisation, with genuine senior level backing and an established positive safety culture.

The function is continuing to evolve, creating an opportunity for the successful candidate to further develop the team, strengthen collaboration and bring fresh ideas around operational delivery, performance and engagement.

About the Role

• Lead and develop a team of H&S professionals and support colleagues, taking ownership of day to day operational delivery
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams, providing pragmatic and proportionate H&S advice
• Drive team performance through effective management, mentoring, KPIs and quality assurance
• Oversee key H&S activity including audits, investigations, RIDDOR, training and occupational health and risk management
• Lead and support improvement projects across areas such as COSHH, vibration, personal safety and ISO 45001
• Act as a trusted right hand to the H&S Director, bringing ideas, challenge and strong operational leadership to the function

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced Health & Safety professional with strong operational H&S knowledge and team leadership experience
• Experience ideally within Social Housing, Local Authority, Public Sector or large, complex and highly governed organisations
• A confident people leader who can develop and mentor a team, manage upwards and influence stakeholders at all levels
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent H&S qualification
• Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) status is desirable, although CertIOSH candidates with the right experience will be considered

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary up to circa. £64,000
• Car allowance of circa. £5,000 or company car
• 35 hour working week with hybrid working
• 4 day working week available (compressed hours - 35 hours across 4 days)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Strong pension scheme
• Life assurance and enhanced family benefits
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, influencing at a senior level and turning ideas into action.

You’ll join an evolving H&S function with strong senior level backing and the autonomy to develop the team, strengthen collaboration and shape how operational H&S is delivered.

Working closely with the H&S Director, you’ll have genuine influence, visibility and scope to develop your career as the function continues to evolve.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Looking for a Health and Safety role where you can make a visible impact across one of the UK’s largest Housing Associations?

We’re supporting a leading Housing Association in their search for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their established Corporate Health & Safety team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, running until 31st May 2027. The role offers excellent flexibility, with typically just one day per week in the London office and the remainder home-based.

About the Role

You'll provide practical Health and Safety advice and support across a large, multi-site organisation, working with frontline teams, managers and key stakeholders to improve standards and promote a positive safety culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing practical Health and Safety advice across the organisation
• Delivering audits, inspections and compliance monitoring
• Supporting accident and incident reporting and investigations
• Developing and delivering Health and Safety training
• Supporting the ongoing improvement of the safety management system
• Leading and supporting Health and Safety projects

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• TechIOSH or equivalent professional membership
• Health and Safety experience within a multi-site environment
• Housing or similarly Property Management sector experience advantageous
• Strong communication, auditing and influencing skills

What's on Offer (Pro Rata)

• Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• 4 day working week available (compressed hours - 35 hours across 4 days)
• Outstanding pension plan (up to 12% contribution).
• 28 days annual leave rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working culture with genuine work–life balance - autonomy to manage your diary and programme.
• Clear development and internal progression pathways

Why Apply?

A great opportunity to join a large and experienced Health & Safety function, working across a broad environment where you'll have the opportunity to influence standards, support frontline teams and contribute to continuous improvement.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Looking for a Health and Safety role where you can make a visible impact and help shape a positive safety culture?

We're supporting a well established Housing Association in their search for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their in house repairs and property services team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engaging and proactive Health and Safety professional who enjoys working closely with frontline teams, influencing behaviours on the ground and driving continuous improvement across a varied operational environment.

About the Role

You'll support a busy repairs function, working closely with managers, repairs operatives and contractors to provide practical Health and Safety advice, improve standards and help embed a positive safety culture.

The organisation has recently brought its repairs service in house, creating a great opportunity to shape how Health and Safety is delivered across a growing internal team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing practical Health and Safety advice across repairs and property services
• Carrying out site visits, audits, inspections and assurance checks
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and actions
• Monitoring Health and Safety performance, trends and KPIs
• Delivering inductions, training and safety updates to operational teams
• Supporting continuous improvement across areas such as lone working, HAVS, noise, waste management and contractor safety

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Health and Safety Advisor within a multisite operational environment such as Repairs, Property Services, Estates, Facilities Management
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level 3 qualification
• TechIOSH
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence, challenge and engage frontline teams
• A practical, hands on approach with the ability to build relationships and support positive behavioural change

What's on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Outstanding pension plan (up to 11% contribution)
• 29 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid & flexible working across a 36 hour week - 3 days a week onsite / 2 days remote
• Private healthcare plan
• Optional pool vehicle available to use for site visits
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Extra paid time off for key life events and 2 additional paid days for volunteering a year
• Clear development and internal progression pathways
• And more!

Why Apply?

• This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected Housing Association at an exciting stage in the development of its in house repairs service.
• You'll be close to the operation, visible across the business and able to make a genuine impact - not just writing policies, but influencing how work is planned, delivered and improved on the ground.
• For someone who enjoys being hands on, building trust with operational teams and driving practical safety improvements, this is a role with real ownership, variety and purpose.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Are you a Fire Risk Assessor looking to join an established team where you can make a real difference?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading housing association as a Fire Safety Officer within their well-established in-house Fire Safety team.

With fire safety at the top of the agenda, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding residents and ensuring compliance across a diverse property portfolio in London and the South East.

About the Role

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s) across a wide range of residential buildings - from high-rise blocks and sheltered schemes to community centres and street conversions.
• Work independently across a region in South West London (Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames area), managing your own programme of FRA’s while responding to ad-hoc fire queries and engaging with the Fire Service when needed.
• Go beyond the report - building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensuring fire safety actions are followed through.
• Benefit from flexibility: typically 1–2 days on site with the rest of the week home-based for reporting, with autonomy to manage your own schedule.
• Collaborate with the wider national fire team, with opportunities to contribute to QA, mentoring and service development.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Management
• Experience undertaking FRA’s in residential settings (housing, local authority, or similar sleeping-risk environments).
• Good working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and wider fire safety legislation.
• Strong communication skills – able to build trust with residents, contractors and internal teams.
• A self-starter who can manage their own programme and take ownership of outcomes, not just reports.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Outstanding pension plan (up to 12% contribution).
• 28 days annual leave rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Flexible working culture with genuine work–life balance - autonomy to manage your diary and programme.
• Clear development and internal progression pathways

Why Join?

This is an organisation with a genuine commitment to progression, inclusion and sustainability, where staff are empowered to develop and supported to succeed. 

Many of the team have progressed through the ranks, with internal QA, training and mentoring in place with clear pathways to progress your fire safety career.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Looking to lead and shape a health & safety function within a purpose driven organisation, with the autonomy to make a genuine impact?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) has been exclusively engaged to recruit a Head of Health & Safety on a 12 Month FTC (fixed term contract) for a well established housing association operating across multiple service areas and workplace environments.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced health & safety professional to drive strategy, influence culture, and provide visible leadership across a diverse and evolving organisation.

The organisation is going through a period of positive transformation and is seeking an individual who can bring a collaborative, pragmatic, and forward thinking approach to workplace health & safety.

About the Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Head of Health & Safety will take ownership of the organisation’s corporate/workplace health & safety function, supporting a wide range of office, operational, and service based environments. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and delivery of the organisation’s health & safety strategy, policies, and management systems.
• Driving a proactive and positive safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible leadership.
• Acting as the organisation’s competent person for workplace health & safety matters.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to senior leaders, managers, and operational teams.
• Supporting continual improvement initiatives and embedding best practice across the organisation.
• Leading on health & safety governance, reporting, audits, and compliance activity.
• Building strong internal relationships to influence and support operational performance.
• Chairing relevant health & safety forums and contributing at senior leadership level.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within a senior health & safety leadership role.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level qualification).
• Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards) desirable.
• Experience within housing, facilities, care, public sector, property or similarly diverse operational environments.
• Strong strategic capability combined with a practical and hands on approach.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving cultural change.

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of circa £83,000
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Hybrid working arrangement - 35 hour working week (2 days a week in the office / 3 days remote)
• Flexible working culture
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and CPD support
• Employee wellbeing support programme
• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role at an important time for the organisation.

You’ll have the chance to influence strategy, strengthen culture, and help shape the future direction of workplace health & safety within a socially focused organisation that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

The role offers genuine autonomy, strong senior level exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a varied operational environment.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety & Sustainability.

Are you a hands-on Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can take real ownership in a fast-paced repairs environment?

This is an opportunity to join a growing Social Housing organisation as a Health & Safety Manager within their in-house Repairs & Maintenance team.

With a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) now established, you’ll play a key role in driving safety on the ground - working closely with operatives, supervisors and contract managers across live residential environments.

The role is based in Kingston upon Thames, with the majority of sites located within a 30-minute radius across South West London.

About the Role

• Carry out site inspections and audits across reactive repairs, voids and planned works.
• Support and coach supervisors to embed safe working practices day-to-day.
• Ensure Construction Phase Plans are compliant, up to date and actively followed.
• Focus on key risks including vehicle movements, operative safety in occupied homes, and asbestos awareness.
• Investigate incidents, identify trends, and implement practical improvements.
• Work closely with contract managers on contractor assurance and H&S performance.
• Deliver toolbox talks and hands-on coaching to operational teams.
• Produce clear reports with actionable insights for stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Health & Safety experience within Repairs, Maintenance, Construction, Facilities or Social Housing.
• Either currently in a Manager role, or an Advisor ready to step up.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM and Construction Phase Plans.
• Experience in reactive or planned maintenance environments is desirable.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with operatives and challenging behaviours positively.
• Practical, visible approach - someone who enjoys being on site.
• NEBOSH Certificate essential; Diploma desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: up to £56,000 basic salary
• 29 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell option).
• £360 annual wellbeing allowance.
• 11% employer pension contribution.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Paid professional memberships + funded CPD.
• Mental health support and wellbeing initiatives.
• Interest-free loans and additional lifestyle benefits.
• Pool vehicles available for site visits.

Why Join?

• Newly established in-house DLO - opportunity to influence how safety is delivered.
• Hands-on, operational role with real visibility.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture.
• Clear opportunity to grow and develop within the role.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a visible impact and be part of a fast-moving operational team, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews – Tuesday 28th April 2026

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Looking to lead health & safety across a complex residential property portfolio, with the autonomy to modernise systems, strengthen assurance and shape best practice at senior level?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) has exclusively partnered with a well established and mission-driven housing organisation to recruit a Head of Health & Safety. This senior leadership role will take ownership of landlord health & safety and property compliance, covering a diverse mix of general needs housing, high-rise buildings, supported living schemes and care environments.

This role is firmly focused on tenant safety, statutory compliance, property and building risk, rather than corporate workplace or construction project safety.

About the Organisation

This well-established housing organisation has grown significantly over the past decade and now manages 10,000+ homes, alongside a substantial care and supported housing provision.

Employing over a thousand people, the organisation is undergoing a period of modernisation and positive cultural change, with a renewed focus on empowering teams, strengthening governance and improving how risk and compliance are managed across the housing portfolio.

With increased regulatory scrutiny and board-level focus on building safety and landlord compliance, this is a pivotal time to join and help shape the organisation’s approach to resident safety.

About the Role

In this newly created senior leadership role, you will:

• Lead health & safety across the organisation’s residential property portfolio, with a clear focus on landlord compliance, building safety and resident risk.
• Provide assurance to the executive team and board on key risk areas including fire safety, building safety and the “Big 6”.
• Act as the organisation’s senior subject matter expert for property-related health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Lead, recruit and develop a specialist compliance team through a period of change and modernisation.
• Drive the implementation of a new compliance management system, improving visibility, governance and reporting.
• Oversee contractor compliance and statutory servicing programmes, ensuring risks are identified and managed.

What We’re Looking For

• Senior-level experience leading health & safety, property compliance and building safety within a housing, residential property, care or local authority environment.
• Strong technical understanding of landlord statutory compliance and building-related risk, including fire safety and the “Big 6”.
• Proven ability to provide assurance at executive and board level, operating confidently under regulatory scrutiny.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level qualification); IOSH membership with Chartered status desirable.
• Strong communication skills, able to translate technical compliance requirements into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of £80,000
• 35 hour working week with hybrid working (2/3 days a week in the office / 2/3 days remote)
• Flexible working hours to support work life balance
• Performance bonus
• Generous training and CPD opportunities 
• Professional membership paid
• Enhanced annual leave allowance with service
• Free onsite parking
• Employee wellbeing programme and counselling service
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Supportive leadership team and strong organisational culture

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of health & safety at scale, in a role with real influence, visibility and autonomy.

You’ll be stepping into a senior leadership position at a time when building safety, compliance and resident wellbeing are firmly on the executive and board agenda. With the freedom to modernise systems, shape priorities and strengthen assurance, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on thousands of residents’ homes and lives.

This is not about ticking boxes - it’s about building a robust, transparent and future-ready approach to health & safety that genuinely protects people.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.

Are you a Fire Risk Assessor looking to join an established team where you can make a real difference?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading housing association as a Fire Safety Officer within their well-established in-house Fire Safety team.

With fire safety at the top of the agenda, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding residents and ensuring compliance across a diverse property portfolio in London and the South East.

About the Role

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s) across a wide range of residential buildings - from high-rise blocks and sheltered schemes to community centres and street conversions.
• Work independently across a region in South West London (Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames area), managing your own programme of FRA’s while responding to ad-hoc fire queries and engaging with the Fire Service when needed.
• Go beyond the report - building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensuring fire safety actions are followed through.
• Benefit from flexibility: typically 1–2 days on site with the rest of the week home-based for reporting, with autonomy to manage your own schedule.
• Collaborate with the wider national fire team, with opportunities to contribute to QA, mentoring and service development.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Management
• Experience undertaking FRA’s in residential settings (housing, local authority, or similar sleeping-risk environments).
• Good working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and wider fire safety legislation.
• Strong communication skills – able to build trust with residents, contractors and internal teams.
• A self-starter who can manage their own programme and take ownership of outcomes, not just reports.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £47,000 – £57,000 (depending on experience)
• Outstanding pension plan (up to 12% contribution).
• 28 days annual leave rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Flexible working culture with genuine work–life balance - autonomy to manage your diary and programme.
• Clear development and internal progression pathways

Why Join?

This is an organisation with a genuine commitment to progression, inclusion and sustainability, where staff are empowered to develop and supported to succeed. 

Many of the team have progressed through the ranks, with internal QA, training and mentoring in place with clear pathways to progress your fire safety career.

Interviews - 4th/5th February 2026

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability.