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Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the exclusive recruitment partner for Cynon Taf Community Housing Group, a people-based organisation, passionate about providing great services and support, being a trusted employer, and a respected partner in the region in which they operate across Wales.
The Opportunity
Cynon Taf Community Housing Group (CTCHG) are looking to appoint a Group Health and Safety Manager to provide a high-quality compliance service to customers through proactive and effective management of a team of technical colleagues within their service area.
The role is responsible for ensuring that tenants live in safe and secure homes, and that the services that they receive are compliant with health and safety legislation, policy and best practice. The role includes office safety and also the line management of the of Cleaner and Alarms Coordinator.
In addition, the role is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the Group Health and Safety function which includes both landlord and employer legal duties. Therefore, activities undertaken within this role will sit directly underneath, and report to the CEO.
Responsibilities:
- Strong strategic and operational leadership of the Compliance team, including driving continuous improvement culture, and enabling colleagues to confidently and competently undertake the full range of property management and compliance/Health and Safety related activities
- Creating, reviewing and reporting on a suite of KPIs related to both landlord compliance and wider organisational health and safety requirements so that SMT and Group Board can assess performance, risk, and resources required for safe delivery of health and safety compliance across the Group
- Strong budget management across all areas of compliance and health and safety activity, including oversight of management accounts, work planning and forecasting
- Driving regular and effective internal and external communications to staff and tenants on key health and safety related information and holding regular opportunities to have face to face communication and discussion on key risks such as gas and fire safety, employee safety, and contractor management
- Improving the performance of our sub contractors across the full range of compliance and construction related activities in relation to compliance and safety at work/CDM legislation
- Chairing Group Health and Safety meetings
- Supporting the Head of Assets to tender effectively for landlord health and safety, and other health and safety related services
Experience Required:
- Relevant professional qualification in landlord compliance areas, such as BTEC OND/HND; BSc in a building related subject or equivalent through relevant training/experience.
- NEBOSH or equivalent Health and safety qualification
- strong track record in delivering Health and Safety/landlord compliance programmes with capital and revenue budget control
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants and the duties of statutory and other agencies under health and safety and tenancy law
- Strong staff management skills with experience of managing staff, including setting standards and monitoring performance
Benefits:
- Agile working with a trust clock allowing you to manage your own time
- 25 days annual leave (rising incrementally to 30 days after 5 years' service)
- 8 bank holidays plus 4 complimentary days
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave scheme
- Enhanced sickness absence scheme
- Occupational Health referral scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Health care package including employee assistance programme (optional to join)
- Ongoing support, training, and development opportunities
- Discounted corporate gym membership
- Wellbeing buddy system
To Apply:
For an information discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.
To apply, please submit your CV by 23:59 on Sunday, 15th December 2024.
Interviews will be held in person at CTCHG's Head Office, Mountain Ash week commencing 6th January 2025.
