Interim Health & Safety Officer - Stafford (with travel across Staffordshire & Shropshire) - £37,510.60 + Essential Car User Allowance - Hours: 37 per week | Fixed-term for 4 months
Our client, a respected housing and care provider in the West Midlands, is seeking a highly capable Health & Safety Officer to support their operations on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a key role for a professional who can bring immediate impact to high-risk environments and champion a culture of safety and compliance.
The Opportunity:
You'll be instrumental in delivering expert guidance, driving safety improvements across multiple departments, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on role with variety — ideal for someone comfortable with site-based responsibilities, training delivery, and risk leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide health and safety expertise across the organisation
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Lead incident investigations and liaise with external regulators
Deliver internal training on health and fire safety practices
Produce reports and insights for senior management
Support the development of safe systems of work and risk documentation
Candidate Profile:
NEBOSH General Certificate (Fire or Construction Certificate desirable)
TechIOSH membership essential
Proven experience in housing, care, construction or similarly high-risk sectors
Strong communication and analytical skills
Competent in using MS Office and health & safety software portals
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Confident attending live construction sites when required
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary + car allowance
Comprehensive induction and training opportunities
25 days’ holiday (rising with service), bank holidays and additional Christmas leave
Access to employee wellbeing resources, pension, and benefits schemes
This is a brilliant opportunity to join an organisation making a meaningful difference in the community — and to use your skills to enhance safety and wellbeing across complex service areas.
Interested?
If you’re a qualified and experienced Health & Safety professional available for an immediate start, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter today.
For more information or a confidential discussion, get in touch with our team.
