Health and Safety Officer (2 posts)
Post 2 – Fixed term for 12 months
£43,372.00 to £54,215.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
This post is based at Link’s Edinburgh office. However, hybrid working is available with this role.
Hours of work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday
Alternative working patterns and/or working arrangements will be considered.
At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.
Link is looking for experienced Health and Safety Officers to provide expert advice on health, safety and welfare issues across Link’s operations including trades, housing management, lone working and asbestos management.
The successful candidate will ensure effective and compliant implementation of policies and procedures to support safe working.
The role involves developing and rolling out a programme of dynamic workplace inspections, providing corrective advice and guidance where necessary. In additional, the postholder will develop and deliver training and updates to support and encourage safe working practices.
About You
Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent and an IOSH member at Technical or Graduate level, you will have detailed knowledge of health and safety legislation as well as experience of providing expert advice to managers and colleagues on health and safety issues.
Experience of working within a large multi-functional organisation over multiple locations and conducting workplace safety inspections is essential for this role therefore strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills are required.
The postholder will have experience of delivering health and safety training to management and colleagues, utilising their excellent communication skills.
You must be able to travel between different site locations.
In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information pack.
What’s in it for you?
As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:
• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
• Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
• Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• Annual flu vaccination
• Access to a savings and borrowing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - Work with us | Link Group
You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure
Closing Date: Midnight on Friday 29th August 2025
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on 12 September 2025 at Link’s Edinburgh Office.
How to Apply
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We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.
Link is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our offices are accessible and we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
