Risk Assesor

Verto HR provides specialist HR, training and staffing solutions to the residential property management industry. Together with our clients, we manage the full spectrum of site staffing from a single caretaker to an expansive, multi skilled team for some of the UK's largest residential developments.

We are seeking an experienced Risk Assessor to join our team on a short-term, fixed-contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a series of focused risk assessments and compliance audits across our residential portfolio. This role is ideal for a qualified Health & Safety professional who can work independently, produce high-quality reports, and identify practical improvements to ensure the safety and wellbeing of site-based staff.

Salary: TBC

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, Full Time

Contract Type: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract - with potential to extend

Location: Office and site-based with travel to various developments (travel expenses covered)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across multiple residential developments where Verto employs site-based staff.
• Undertake specific risk assessments including (but not limited to):
• Lone Working Risk Assessments
• Sexual Harassment Risk Assessments (specific to site staff interactions and workplace environments)
• Health & Safety Risk Assessment Audits of existing site documentation and procedures.
• Review and update existing risk assessment documentation to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and propose practical control measures in line with HSE guidance.
• Liaise with site management, HR, and operations teams to gather information and implement corrective actions.
• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports summarising findings, risks, and corrective actions.
• Support the HR and Compliance team in ensuring overall workplace safety and legal compliance.

Person Specification:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety) - essential.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments within residential property management, facilities management, or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations, GDPR considerations, and best practice in workplace safety.
• Experience assessing risk related to lone working, harassment, and general site safety.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel between sites as required.
• Strong attention to detail with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Highly dependable and trustworthy, with a consistent record of professionalism.
• Exceptional work ethic, punctuality, and organisational ability, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard and within deadlines.