The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a real difference to the lives of our residents, our staff and our communities across Wales. As one of our Assistant Health and Safety Officers you will be instrumental by supporting our team of Health & Safety Officers and the organisation to deliver our services in a safe and efficient manner, providing professional support to staff at all levels of the organisation.
The role can be based at any of our offices in the South (Cardiff), North (Ewloe) or West (Newcastle Emlyn) regions. We offer flexibility in choosing the most suitable base location, while still ensuring strong links with the wider Building Safety Team. Regular travel between offices may be required at times, but your main working location can be aligned to the area that works best for you.
What you will be doing?
You will play a key role as part of our Health and Safety team, acting as a first point of contact for health and safety queries and providing practical advice and guidance to colleagues, residents and external partners.
We are looking for someone to support the delivery of health and safety action plans, support investigation of accidents and incidents, and contribute to the development of initiatives that promote a positive safety culture across the organisation.
The role also includes co-ordinating and delivering training, carrying out site inspections, maintaining accurate records and systems, and ensuring policies, procedures and compliance requirements are kept up to date. Working closely with colleagues across different departments, you will help embed effective health and safety practices in everything we do.
Who we are looking for?
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to promoting health and safety.
You will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and bring experience within a health and safety environment, along with a strong customer focus and an empathetic approach to working with others. Confident managing a varied workload in a busy environment, you will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to provide clear and practical advice.
You will thrive working both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a collaborative approach and the confidence to build positive working relationships across the organisation. A willingness to learn and develop professionally is essential, and you will bring enthusiasm and commitment to continuous improvement, alongside strong communication and presentation skills.
Whats in it for you?
In return for your hard work, commitment and innovation, you will enjoy an environment focused on more than just competitive pay. Youll enjoy:
Starting Salary £33,215 - £36,788 per annum.
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service. The ability to buy and sell leave up to 5 days (pro rata), as well as time off for volunteering, health screening and more.
Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension, both including 3x death in service life insurance cover.
9 bank hols, inclusive of an extra day at Christmas!
Opportunities to develop and grow.
Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team.
Comprehensive support in case of sickness with a generous sick pay scheme, critical illness cover and support through an employee assistance and counselling service and a cash plan benefit.
And lots more.
Who are Wales & West Housing Group (WWHG)?
We are one of the leading housing providers in Wales; providing affordable homes and services to more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties across Wales. We formed a Group company in 2011, to include Cambria Maintenance Ltd. We employ over 450 staff at WWH and over 190 staff in Cambria, making us a major Welsh employer. As an organisation we adopt a systems thinking approach to the way we manage and deliver our services across the Group; it underpins the way in which we operate.
Want to find out more?
Why not arrange an informal conversation with Beth Burns, Group Health & Safety Manager [email protected] and you can find out lots more in the recruitment pack.
Apply now
Applying is easy, just click the blue button at the bottom of this page to begin our online application process. We are asking applicants to attach a CV and a covering letter addressing the following:
Please tell us why you are applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the Essential and Desirable criteria using relevant examples.
If you require any more information about how to apply for this role, please speak to Martina Melbourne on 07970 675 480 or email the Recruitment team at [email protected].
Closing date: Sunday, 5 th July 2026
Assessment date: Tuesday, 14 th July 2026
Work Location: In person
