Role: Health, Safety & Business Continuity Manager

Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Salary: £51,033 – £53,745 per annum with a monthly car allowance of £477 (from 1st April 24)

Location: Flexible/Hybrid – Edinburgh/Glasgow/Wishaw

Job type: Permanent / full time 35 hrs

Job Ref: ID370-NEW

Closing Date: Monday 18th March 2024

Are you used to making a difference and from a health and safety background? 

If the answer is yes, then please read on…. 

Trust is a leading housing, care and support organisation with quality, commitment, and people at its core. We have an asset base of over 3,700 homes across 23 of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas and we currently provide factoring services to a further 380 homes. Many of our homes are tailored to the over 60’s but we have an increasing number of homes for all ages and housing needs. In 2019 we successfully completed a transfer of engagements with Wishaw & District Housing Association, growing our asset base by 40% and are working hard to acquire and build new homes to benefit the communities we serve. 

The organisation and our people are customer focussed, delivering value for money, and developing innovative solutions to enhance the customer experience. As an ‘Investors in People Platinum’ organisation and a Leader in Diversity, we are committed to empowering and supporting our people. Our culture is caring, involving and compassionate – but we are also focused on making change happen and delivering results.  

We are looking for a pragmatic, driven Health, Safety & Business Continuity Manager to join our growing Assets & Sustainability Team. This is an exciting new role within our team in which the postholder will ensure the delivery of a high-quality health and safety service for both colleagues and our customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a safe working environment while also taking on the lead role for our fire risk assessment programme and business continuity planning. They will be supported by a Health, Safety & Business Continuity Officer, and colleagues throughout Trust.

This role is for someone who is used to making a difference, enjoys a challenge, and welcomes the opportunity to contribute widely. 2024 will be a very exciting time to join Trust as we continue to implement our corporate strategy ‘The Time is Now’ which has a strong focus on transformation, growth, and the green agenda. 

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: –

· Competitive salary of £51,033 – £53,745 per annum with a monthly car allowance on £477 (from 1st April 2024)

· Flexi time and Blended Working*

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Access to paid training and a vocational qualification

· Pension scheme with employer contributions

· Paid Professional Memberships

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 3,600 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, a Leader in Diversity and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086

Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 5th April 2024 at our Head Office in Edinburgh

*Blended Working

Trust operates a blended/hybrid working approach and you will have the opportunity to work flexibly from both a remote location (‘home’) and your contractual workplace (‘office’) should you choose to do so. We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wishaw. There are no set rules for how many days you will work from each location, and you will be trusted to work from the most suitable location for what is best for the customer, the business, the team and yourself.