Job Ref: 213275574

Date: 2021-03-02 11:41:43

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Health and Safety Assistant 

Aylesbury

Salary £30,000 Per Annum

Full time – 37 hours per week 

Fixed term contract to 31 March 2022

The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is a Buckinghamshire based housing association providing homes and services to local communities throughout the Vale of Aylesbury, we have around 7,200 homes. We pride ourselves on working closely with residents and surrounding communities to make sure we deliver high quality housing, homes and services. We are looking for a H&S Assistant to help us achieve our vision and goals.

The Role:

Work with and positively challenge managers and teams across the business to ensure the aid provision of a fully comprehensive and professional Health and Safety and Compliance service by supporting the Health and Safety Team in the management of all aspects of Health and Safety.

Provide direct support to the Compliance Manager, and wider support to the Trust in delivering Health and Safety compliance for the business.

Understand the Trust’s Health and Safety Framework to enable comprehensive cover during absence of the Compliance Manager.

Required Skills and Experience:

Educated to A-level or equivalent qualifications
Health & Safety training IOSH/NEBOSH qualification is desirable
Health & Safety awareness
DSE Risk Assessment training
Ability to reassess priorities in a re-active environment to ensure the needs of the business are met at all times

Financial Awareness
Experience in providing administrative support to teams
Excellent written and verbal communication
Aptitude for practical work
Intermediate knowledge of I.T. applications to include excel & word
Ability for manual handling
Ability to work unsupervised and apply initiative when required
Excellent organisational skills to include time and priority management adhering to deadlines

Ability to undertake specific projects
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
Use of a car and a valid driving licence

E&D Commitment: 

Our Vision and Values express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury Vale’s diverse communities. As part of our continued commitment to our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we especially welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability, as part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity.

Closing date: 30th March 2021 – midday

Interview date: All applications for this role will be reviewed on a continuous basis. As such, should a suitable candidate apply before the suggested date, interviews and offers may take place before this date

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