Health & Safety Manager
A place to make things happen
Location: Hybrid based out of any of our office locations: Bradford, Burnley, Camberley, Peterborough or Stockton.
Salary: £49,291 per annum plus essential car user allowance starting at £1,250 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.
We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.
If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.
About the role
As our Health and Safety Manager, you’ll lead the charge in building a proactive, people‑first safety culture where everyone feels supported and able to thrive. You’ll bring expert guidance across all areas of health and safety, ensuring we meet our legal responsibilities while continually improving how we work.
You’ll empower and develop the H&S team, oversee our risk register, and strengthen our approach through audits, inspections, and thorough incident investigations. You’ll shape and lead key H&S forums, represent the function across the organisation, and provide clear, insightful reporting to support confident decision‑making. Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, you’ll champion positive behaviours, maintain effective policies and procedures, and help design and deliver training that builds confidence and capability for all.
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Salary
The spot salary for this post is £49,291 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
Plus an essential car user allowance starting at £1,250 per annum.
About you
The essentials
- We’re looking for a health and safety professional with a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent who can demonstrate strong knowledge of current and emerging H&S issues within the housing sector.
- You'll have experience in engaging internal and external stakeholders, providing H&S leadership, and supporting culture transformation across diverse teams.
- The role requires proven capability in accident investigation, alongside the ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision‑making.
- You'll also be confident in implementing effective safety strategies, drafting clear and robust H&S policies and procedures, and applying legislation in a practical and proportionate way.
The desirables
- Experience within the housing sector is advantageous, as is being naturally inquisitive and able to use your own initiative to identify solutions.
- Training delivery skills and experience in internal auditing would further strengthen your application.
Interviews
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
Planned date: 8th April via Teams.
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
You'll deliver a presentation to the panel and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.
Planned date: 20th April at our Bradford office.
We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
A place to build a future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: PeopleServices@accentgroup.org
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
