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About our business
Most of us have lived in rented accommodation and we know that renting can create uncertainty because your home is not your own. Proper Ties Living wants your rental home to become your home. Our aim is to buy new homes that you can rent and put down roots and create those ties, whilst living comfortably in a safe and secure place that you can call home. Briefly we want our residents to create Proper Ties and enjoy living in our properties.That is why we are buying and building sustainable modern new homes across the UK which we will let and manage.
As a business we are committed to providing excellent quality processes and professionally driven services. Providing effective and responsive customer service ensures that every resident's needs are met promptly and professionally. We take immense pride in transforming our properties into homes where people can build lasting memories.
Our new development in Slough is just the beginning. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, we are on a journey to build a large, and you can be a part of it.
Joining Proper Ties means becoming part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team that values our environment encourages innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We believe in nurturing our employees' potential and providing them with opportunities to advance their careers. This is an excellent chance to join us at a pivotal moment and contribute to our ongoing success.
About this role
We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to oversee the Health & Safety (H&S) function, monitoring site safety, performance, and ensuring compliance with ISO45001 and company policies and procedures. This role involves building and implementing a full H&S function across UK sites. The successful candidate will work closely with the Property Manager to maintain site safety and ensure compliance. You may be required to carry out other duties to assist the team.
What you will do
Youll strive to achieve excellence in health and safety management, contributing to a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role reports to the Director, and you will be responsible for:
Health & Safety Management:
Conducting live site audits at residential properties to assess health, safety, and environmental practices.
Supporting and encourage good site safety practices.
Monitoring and review staff safety walks, ensuring remedial actions raised are completed in a timely manner.
Creating and chairing a Health and Safety committee and provide Senior Managers with minutes and actions.
Continuously reviewing and improving processes and operating procedures.
Preparing and providing advice on safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
Compiling statistics and reports for monthly performance reviews.
Completing accident/incident reports and investigations, implementing corrective and preventative measures.
Supporting the company induction process and deliver ongoing staff training, maintaining accurate training records.
Organising and deliver health and safety meetings.
Maintaining awareness of legislative changes and any other developments related to health and safety in the workplace.
Liaising with internal and external health and safety partners.
Ensuring all scheduled H&S monitoring is completed and formulate action plans.
Arranging for calibration of all H&S monitoring equipment.
Conducting site health and safety inspections.
Ensuring that permits to work are issued in accordance with company policy.
Reviewing safety reports (e.g., Fire Risk Assessment, Insurance Reports).
Completing accident/near miss incident root cause investigations to resolution.
Reviewing risk assessments and safe working procedures to ensure compliance with company and legislative standards.
Reviewing all aspects of health and staff training, including new employee inductions, and highlight training requirements to the Property Manager and HR.
Obtaining and maintaining company accreditations (e.g., CHAS, ISO) and implement related standards.
Compliance & Legislative Awareness:
- Maintaining awareness of legislative changes and other developments related to health and safety in the workplace.
- Ensuring compliance with ISO45001 and company policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaising with internal and external health and safety partners.
Collaborating with the Property Manager to ensure the overall safety and compliance of the sites
About you - your experience, knowledge and skills.
Ideally you will have:
A technical/professional qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
A proven track record of delivering HSE improvements.
Previous experience in the real estate or build-to-rent industry.
Proficient in computer data entry (full training on bespoke systems will be provided)
Full UK driving license.
You will be someone who
Has excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and share best practices.
Has the ability to prioritise and organise workload.
Has a Proactive, innovative, flexible, and cooperative approach to work.
Has the ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation
Can work alone and help out the team in busy periods
Takes pride in their work and the service they provide.
What we offer
As well as working with a friendly, inclusive and incredibly supportive team who care about their work and take great pride in our buildings, we offer:
A competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience)
Participate in a commission scheme
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
Group Personal Pension with Royal London (salary sacrifice available)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Assurance
Optical eVouchers
Cycle and Tech schemes
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Come and join us!
