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.