Assistant Health and Safety Advisor
End Date: 12th April 2026
Assistant Health & Safety Advisor (Development Role)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £31,000 gross per annum
Closing date: 12/04/2026
At Cartrefi Conwy, our vision is brought to life through the Cartrefi Together plan – a commitment to delivering excellent services, strengthening our communities, and supporting one another to grow.
To help us achieve this, we are looking for a passionate and people‑focused Assistant Health & Safety Advisor to join our team.
This is a development role, ideal for someone ready to grow their expertise. With a minimum of 12 month’s experience gained and the required sign off, the successful candidate will progress to a Group Safety, Health & Environment Advisor position.
As our Assistant Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key part in ensuring safe, compliant and positive working environments across all areas of the organisation—including housing, construction and manufacturing settings.
You will:
- Support and undertake site inspections, audits and observations for all aspects of safety, health and environment.
- Assist in developing policies, method statements and risk assessments
- Provide practical health & safety advice across the business
- Assist with accident investigations and improvement actions
- Help co‑ordinate essential environmental and H&S arrangements (fire safety, first aid, lone working, HAVS, health surveillance etc.)
- Work closely with colleagues, contractors and external bodies to maintain high standards of compliance and build on a strong positive H&S culture.
- Contribute to data management, reporting, H&S Committee information and accreditation work
This role includes comprehensive on‑the‑job learning, full support with professional development, and the opportunity to undertake additional qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational H&S, NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management, NEBOSH Fire Safety and NEBOSH Construction certificates.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a Health & Safety environment (ideally housing, construction or manufacturing)
- NEBOSH National General Certificate (or willingness to work towards qualifications)
- Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships and demonstrate emotional intelligence
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (if required)
What We Offer:
- A structured development programme
- Full funding and support for professional development, including NEBOSH Diplomas
- Opportunities to gain diverse hands‑on experience
- 25 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays and flexi‑time
- Being part of a friendly, supportive and ambitious organisation
If you’re passionate about keeping people safe, committed to learning and excited by the prospect of progressing into a full Health & Safety Officer role, we’d love to hear from you.
Do the Right Thing: You’ll protect people’s safety by acting with integrity, following the law, and promoting a positive, proactive safety culture.
Lead by Example: You’ll take ownership of your learning, solve problems proactively, and support colleagues to work safely while building your capability as a future Health & Safety Advisor.
Stronger Together: You’ll collaborate with teams, contractors and tenants, using clear communication and mutual respect to help create a safe, supportive environment for all.
Apply now and help us deliver on our Cartrefi Together commitments – for our colleagues, our customers and our communities.
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