Working at Vita Safety
Flexible careers built on mutual trust
We’re a tight-knit team who believe that life at work should be enjoyable. We invest in our people’s wellbeing. We take pride in our professional role as health & safety practitioners, operating with respect – for you, for our people and for the impact that health & safety has.
As health, safety and wellbeing experts we really understand work-life balance, and we know that family comes first. We trust our people, giving them the autonomy and flexibility to plan work around their personal commitments as much as possible and to grow their careers with us in a way that works for them. We also have fun together, whether it’s socialising, hiking in the surrounding countryside or having dinner together.
Our culture
The culture at Vita Safety is built on mutual trust and respect. A career with us gives you the flexibility and autonomy that you can’t find elsewhere in our industry.
When you join Vita Safety, you become a part of the future of our business. We’re an ambitious team, always looking to grow and improve.
Your development is an important and integral part of that.
Our culture is guided by our values – we look for people who reflect what we stand for, who are genuinely aspirational and want to be an integral part of a growing organisation.
Our values are the backbone of our business
They keep us on track and underpin everything we do, every day. We challenge ourselves to improve, deliver a better service to our clients and grow our network of like-minded people.
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PridePeople’s health and safety is the number one priority and we’re proud of the essential role we play in supporting you. We deliver service and support of the highest quality with meticulous attention to detail that you can be proud of too. For us, it’s about creating a safety-conscious culture where everyone feels valued and protected, making it a point of collective pride for your entire organisation.
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IntegrityIntegrity is the cornerstone of how we work. We act honestly and responsibly – we’re clear and transparent with you, reporting risks right away and taking immediate action. We never cut corners or look the other way, and we only undertake work that we can competently deliver.
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RespectRespect is a fundamental part of who we are and what we do. It’s the foundation on which all our relationships are built. We respect you and your people, and we work hard for your reputation and ours, together doing the right thing.
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AmbitionWe’re committed to being the leading experts in our field. Our ambition and expertise enable you to achieve your business ambitions. We stay on top of the latest developments in our industry, embrace new technology, and proactively share good practice and continual improvement with you.
Working at Vita Safety
Growing together
People are the reason we do what we do.
We get to know you and find out what you want from your career. Then we build a personal development plan, together.
Is there a skill set you want to learn, an area in which you want to grow your experience or a long-term goal you’re working towards? We’ll work with you to help you get to where you want to be.
Life at Vita Safety
The perks of the job
Vita Safety prioritises the health, happiness, and wellness of employees. A career with us offers generous benefits and great perks, all while delivering support and services that you can be proud of.
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Paid volunteering days
We understand the importance of giving something back to our local communities. That’s why we give all our teams the opportunity to take paid volunteering days to make a positive impact for a cause that is close to them.
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Your birthday off
Our way of saying ‘happy birthday!’. Everyone gets their birthday off every year to celebrate with their loved ones.
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Car allowance
We know that there’s a fair bit of travelling involved with a job at Vita Safety, so we provide a generous car allowance to keep you on the move.
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Healthcare cash plan, including surgery choices
All of our team members benefit from a healthcare cash plan. Peace of mind that you’re always covered and cared for.
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Income protection insurance
Providing regular income support if illness or injury prevents you from working, so you can focus on your recovery without financial stress.
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A supportive place to grow
A supportive, close-knit team where you can grow, enjoy variety and autonomy, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
A supportive, flexible career
We’re always looking for talented people to join our team
Summary
Salary: £43k + £4k car allowance
Location: Home based – within one hour commute of Manchester
The Health and Safety Advisor is accountable to the Managing Director or appointed Line Manager and performs a business critical operational role. The primary elements of the role include providing a wide range of services to our customer base. The aim of the role is the delivery of high quality consultancy services for our customers.
The Advisor role is a key step towards the role of Consultant and beyond in the Vita Safety development programme.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
The Advisor will undertake the following tasks:
- Fire risk assessments (if qualified and evidenced as competent to do so)
- Compliance and health and safety management system audits
- Risk assessments
- Training course development and delivery
- Health and safety advice
- Coaching and supporting clients
- Writing reports, policies and procedures
- Support Consultants with the creation of policies and other management system documents.
- Desk top research, advising clients and supporting the Consultants with up to date information and guidance on health and safety regulation and practice.
- Assist with the company quality management system and internal audits.
- Attend regular meetings (face to face/online) with the consultancy team and the Managing Director to report on customer relationship management and project performance.
- Keep quality, contractual and project delivery records up to date in the company SharePoint (or other document management system) at all times.
- Follow and comply with all Vita Safety policies and procedures and quality management system requirements.
Reporting and liaison
The Advisor is accountable to the Managing Director or appointed line manager for delivery against their personal action plan and any agreed company performance targets. These are set with their full involvement and support of the business. The Advisor is responsible for ensuring all business administration and systems are kept up to date and accurate client records kept on the company CRM system in compliance with our quality management system. An essential part of this role is supporting and being proactive as a team member.
Performance measurement
Performance in the role will be discussed on an ongoing basis. The Advisor is expected to be capable of and have a clear career plan with Vita Safety, to support progression to CertIOSH membership of IOSH or equivalent level 6 qualification.
Training and development
Vita Safety’s most important asset is its people; therefore, a personal development plan will be agreed , as well as personal and team training and development planned in order to ensure that the company continually provides market leading services.
In order to progress, Vita Safety will commit to a budget for progression and support in this role and development to be a Consultant and beyond, following the satisfactory completion of the probationary period.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Health and Safety Advisor at Vita Safety, please send your covering letter and CV by clicking the below button.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Summary
Salary: £52k + £4k car allowance
Location: Home based – within one hour commute of Manchester
Summary
The Health and Safety (The Consultant) is accountable to their line manager and performs a business critical operational role. The primary elements of the role include providing a wide range of services to our client base and will include the delivery of high quality consultancy services and training for our customers.
The Consultant develops and delivers a broad range of services across the Vita Safety client base, which ranges from SMEs to large multiple site national organisations. The contract of employment refers to the specific agreed requirements of the role, supplemented by this role description.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
The Consultant will undertake the following tasks:
- Full project consultancy delivery from initial needs assessment to full service execution, including:
- Fire risk assessments (if qualified and competent to do so through external membership such as IFSM / IFE or equivalent).
- Property/landlord general risk assessments
- Compliance and health and safety management system audits
- Management reviews benchmarking against PDCA Cycle / ISO 45001
- Risk assessments
- Training course development and delivery
- Providing health and safety advice and guidance
- Coaching and supporting customers
- Writing reports, policies and procedures
- Visits to potential and current clients and the preparation and input into the writing of consultancy service proposals.
- Develop existing client relationships through quarterly catch up calls and identify future revenue streams to add value to current project services.
- Attend regular meetings (face to face/online) with Directors and the consultancy team to report on client relationship management and project performance.
- Further tasks as required to develop the business as determined by the line manager.
- Keep quality, contractual and project delivery records up to date in the company SharePoint (or other document management system) and other software up to date at all times and ensure that all documents are backed up in OneDrive/Sharepoint (or other document management system) at all times.
- Follow and comply with all Vita Safety policies and procedures and quality management system requirements.
Reporting and liaison
The Consultant is accountable to the Managing Director for delivery against their personal action plan and any agreed company performance targets. These are set with their full involvement and support of the business. The Consultant is responsible for ensuring all business administration and systems are kept up to date and accurate client records kept within SharePoint and other systems. An essential part of this role is supporting and being proactive as a team member.
Performance measurement
Performance in the role will be discussed on an ongoing basis with the Managing Director. An annual appraisal will be undertaken against the role description and any other objectives, along with quarterly review meetings.
Training and development
Vita Safety’s most important asset is its people; therefore, a personal development plan will be agreed and personal and team training and development planned in order to ensure that the company continually provides market leading services.
Person Specification
Essential
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Diploma-level (Level 6) qualification in Health and Safety.
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Near-Chartered (CertIOSH) or working towards CMIOSH.
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Minimum five years’ experience in a consultancy role across multiple sectors.
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Strong experience in policy development, risk assessment, training and management system auditing.
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Proven ability to produce high-quality reports and reviews.
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Experience in fire and property risk management.
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Confident IT user (MS Office, Teams/Zoom).
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Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
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Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
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Shares Vita Safety’s values – responsive, pragmatic, professional and supportive.
Desirable
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Degree-level qualification in Health and Safety.
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Chartered (CMIOSH) status.
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Fire risk assessment qualification and membership of IFSM/IFE or equivalent.
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ISO 45001 and/or ISO 9001 Auditor qualification.
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Level 3 training qualification or IOSH Train the Trainer.
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Experience in property, education, manufacturing, retail, logistics, or charity sectors.
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Knowledge of CDM 2015 and managing remote worker risks.
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Experience leading or supporting medium/large consultancy projects.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Health and Safety Consultant at Vita Safety, please send your covering letter and CV by clicking the below button.
We look forward to receiving your application.
A word from our people
Find out what life at Vita Safety is like from the people who know best: our team!
“Working with Vita Safety over the past two years as a consultant has been a genuinely rewarding experience. Great pride is taken in our work which is reflected in interactions with clients and every project. Respect is at the forefront of internal & external communication and integrity helps guide the decisions we make. A unique aspect of working for Vita Safety is the ambition – not just to grow the business, but to empower each member of the team to reach their full potential.”
Khurram Fiaz, Health and Safety Consultant
“Working at Vita Safety means being part of a friendly, supportive team where everyone looks out for each other. I’ve had the chance to develop new skills and enjoy real variety in my role. The autonomy, strong work-life balance, and great people make it a place where I feel genuinely valued..”
Amber Elliott, Business Operations and Administration Coordinator
“It’s a great place to work. I’m six months in and I can honestly say the time has flown by. The team are brilliant, very supportive and just very nice human beings! They have helped me settle in so well. I’ve been challenged, I have learnt new skills, I’ve identified some areas where I can improve but most of all I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m very glad I applied and accepted the chance. The company strives to do the right things and just wants to the improve client’s health and safety performance. As a consultant, that’s all I can ask of my employer.”
“I’m proud of the company’s core values. they are values I try to live by in my personal life as well as in my working life. They are the kind of messages I also try and pass on to my children. Important values like these were what was passed onto me when I was growing up, so it was easy to identify with.”
Michael Baah, Health and Safety Consultant
“Our values form the building blocks of our business and our culture and provide a framework for us to refer to and work by. No value is more important than another, they all resonate with me as they are of upmost importance to me personally. It’s how I live my life. It’s not just about work.”
Ian Hutchings, Managing Director
