Health & Safety Advisor - Operations

Title: Health & Safety Advisor
- Operations

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours

Salary: Starting from £42,149 per annum (London weighted salary) or £37,573 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience

Grade: 8

Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date: 28th September 2026

Interview Date: 6th October 2026

Location: London
- Stratford or Manchester
- Trafford

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more …

L&Q is one of the UK’s largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Advisor
- Operations to join our experienced Corporate Health & Safety team. This role will focus on providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and assurance across operational activities, supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, L&Q procedures and internal health and safety management requirements. As part of the second line of defence, Corporate Health & Safety plays a key role in supporting effective risk management, operational assurance, audit activity, compliance monitoring and the promotion of consistent safety standards across L&Q.

In this role, you’ll work closely with operational teams, managers and colleagues across L&Q to support the safe delivery of services and day-to-day activities. You’ll provide practical health and safety advice, undertake assurance activity and help identify, escape and support the resolution of risks, incidents and areas for improvement across a varied operational environment.

• Providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to operational managers and teams
• Supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, L&Q policies, procedures and internal management system requirements
• Undertaking audits, inspections and assurance activity to monitor health and safety performance across operational areas
• Supporting incident reporting, investigation, learning and trend analysis through L&Q’s internal systems
• Helping operational teams identify risks, agree proportionate corrective actions and track these through to completion
• Supporting the development and review of health and safety processes, templates, records and assurance evidence
• Promoting a positive safety culture through effective communication, collaboration and practical support

• A NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, or equivalent relevant health and safety qualification
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, operational risk management and practical application of health and safety management systems
• Demonstrable experience supporting health and safety across operational, maintenance, property services or multi-site environments
• The ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers and teams, supporting safe working practices and proportionate risk control
• Strong prioritisation and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Good competency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint, to support…