Senior Safety & Risk Leader — Health, Housing & Compliance

Creative Support Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Stockport is seeking a proactive Head of Safety & Risk to manage health and safety across operations. This role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in a health, care, or housing environment and a relevant safety qualification. Responsibilities include managing the Health & Safety team, ensuring compliance, and leading investigations. The position offers full-time or part-time work and includes flexible hours and significant benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

High level of training and development

Pension with company contribution

Free life assurance

30 days paid annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Track record in health and safety management in health, care, or housing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to write professional reports in high standard of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the Health & Safety team and functions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Conduct investigations and manage incident reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Team Leadership

Report Writing

IT Data Management

Proactive Communication

Education

Relevant Safety Qualification

Understanding of Health & Safety at Work Act

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

A leading care organization in Stockport is seeking a proactive Head of Safety & Risk to manage health and safety across operations. This role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in a health, care, or housing environment and a relevant safety qualification. Responsibilities include managing the Health & Safety team, ensuring compliance, and leading investigations. The position offers full-time or part-time work and includes flexible hours and significant benefits.