Health & Safety Officer

Join Our Team as a Health & Safety Officer

Are you passionate about creating safe work environments? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our dynamic team in Darlington.

Position:Health & Safety Officer
Location: Darlington, with North East and occassional National travel
Contract: Full-time (up to 40 hours per week), Monday to Friday (Part-time contracts available)
Salary: £27,500 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Benefits: 28 days' holiday per year including bank holidays (pro rata), 3-month probation period, and a commission structure on sales generated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage directly with clients to coordinate, support, and advise on all health and safety matters
• Develop comprehensive documentation to meet the growing needs of businesses
• Stay updated with legislative changes and communicate these effectively to clients
• Create and implement bespoke policies, risk assessments, and method statements
• Conduct audits, investigations, and develop action plans to address deficiencies
• Attend on-site inspections, audits and investigations
• Assist clients with accreditation such as CHAS, Constructionline and Safe Contractor
• Actively engage and acquire new clients to drive business development
• Regularly review and update policies to ensure compliance with legislation
• Maintain accurate client records using CRM software
• Provide top-tier advice on best practices via phone and face-to-face meetings
• Participate in weekly strategy meetings and proactively manage client accounts

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (please do not apply if you do not have this qualification)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• GCSEs in Maths & English (minimum grade C or grade 4)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Full, clean driver's licence

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate
• Strong initiative and a proactive approach to tasks
• Familiarity with the services provided by the WE DO Group

Personal Attributes:

• Experience in delivering safety advice and best practices in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and recognize when to seek support
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Confident in making and receiving phone calls
• Team-oriented with the ability to take initiative
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing demands
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to task completion
• Professional in maintaining client and team relationships
• Discreet in handling confidential information

Reporting to:Health & Safety Manager and Chief Executive Officer

What We Offer:

• A fast-paced, exciting working environment
• Individual workstation with dual screens
• A friendly and supportive team atmosphere
• Approachable and supportive line managers
• An honest and integrity-driven work culture
• Flexibility around working hours
• Special benefits including Birthday Breakfasts, Christmas Celebrations, and Death in Service
• Opportunities for professional development into higher roles

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role and become an ambassador for safety and health, apply now to join our committed team at the WE DO Group.