Job Introduction
Group Functions
Location: Shropshire, Staffordshire, Telford & Wrekin
Salary: Starting at £28,499.29 per annum, plus essential car user allowance
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract type: 12 month fixed term
Closing date: 19th October 2025
Interview Date: 23rd October 2025
The Role:
Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and positive working environments?
Do you have the ability to influence and engage teams on health and safety best practices?
We’re looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to take ownership of our safety strategy and drive continuous improvement across all levels of the organisation.
About you:
- Advise on health & safety legislation and best practices
- Investigate incidents and liaise with regulatory bodies
- Deliver in-house health and fire safety training
- Previous relevant health and safety experience desirable
- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
- Be either IOSH accredited or working towards it
- Support the development of safe systems of work and risk manuals
Benefits and Rewards:
- Competitive salary package (based on contract type)
- All PPE and branded workwear provided
- Generous pension scheme options
- Discount schemes for high street retailers, supermarkets, gyms, holidays, and hospitality
- 30% staff discount at Wrekin Reviive furniture stores
- On-site café and free parking
- Volunteering days
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
About Us:
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
- Own it – make it happen
- Improve it - move things forward.
- Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
We’re building something special — and we want passionate and talented individuals to help shape our future.
Diversity and Inclusion
At The Wrekin Housing Group, we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We value the unique contributions of every employee and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Our employee networks include:
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Disability Positive
- Heritage & Culture
- Allies Network
The Recruitment Process:
In partnership with our trusted external providers we are committed to undertaking care and safeguarding checks with all colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for.
We also ask for two references for everyone who is offered a position, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. All roles will also be offered subject to satisfactory right to live and work in the UK checks; if you need any further information on these checks please visit www.gov.uk
How to Apply:
If you would like to join our team, please click the apply now button with an up-to-date CV.
If you need any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact recruitment@wrekin.com
The closing date for applications is 19th October 2025, but we might close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.
*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
