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.
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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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Medical & health insurance
All our team members benefit from private health and medical insurance. Peace of mind that you’re always covered and cared for.
A supportive, flexible career
We’re always looking for talented people to join our team
Role Description
We have significant growth plans and are always on the lookout for like-minded, ambitious, customer and quality driven consultants.
Do you relish a challenge and want to be part of a growing, agile and quality focused team?
Since 2006, we have cultivated a culture of trust and flexibility. It ensures our clients can rely on us to prevent harm and protect their business. It helps us build and maintain mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships. It gives our people the confidence and freedom needed to achieve phenomenal things.
As we continue to flourish, we’re looking to add more diverse and capable experts to our team who have exciting ambitions for their development and that of the business.
If you’re passionate about improving people’s wellbeing, keeping your skills sharp, working collaboratively within a supportive environment and building highly rewarding relationships, you’ll fit right in at Vita Safety.
The position
We are looking for a Health and Safety Consultant to deliver exceptional quality consultancy services to our wide range of clients, from SMEs to multi-site national organisations.
You’ll be helping to demonstrate how health and safety performance is about more than compliance; it’s an invaluable asset organisations can use to boost their business in innovative ways.
This is a predominantly home-based role but you’ll need to be in easy reach of Greater Manchester and able to travel nationally.
Requirements
Ideally, we’re looking for someone with health and safety consultancy/advisory experience across a range of sectors. In particular, our growth ambitions include professional service firms, FinTech, education, charities and social housing.
However, we’re open to speaking with individuals who have a wide variety of experience as a health and safety advisor or manager.
You’ll preferably be a chartered member of IOSH. We’ll also consider applications from graduate members of IOSH with extensive experience.
In addition to being highly methodical and detail-oriented, we want someone who enjoys interacting with people, possessing excellent communications skills and the ability to influence clients towards making the best decision for their organisation.
You’ll be an empathetic individual above all else, always mindful of our role in preventing harm and improving health and wellbeing at work.
Benefits
This role includes:
- a car allowance
- pension scheme
- a private healthcare scheme, including gym discounts
- 4 days per year volunteering leave
- Your birthday off
- discretionary bonus
- employee assistance programme
- technology purchase schemes
- workplace nursery discounts
A tight-knit, friendly team, we enjoy a variety of fun activities regularly, from hiking in the surrounding countryside to playing darts and eating out. Plus, we are a family-orientated business. You have the flexibility to put your family first and work in a way that suits your personal circumstances.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Health and Safety Consultant at Vita Safety, please send your covering letter and CV following 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!
“My role is always busy and varied. We have a wide variety of clients so no two days are the same. We’re a tight group with a strong team ethic. We meet up every month for face-to-face meetings and enjoy regular social events together.”
Jane Herbert, 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.”
Michael Baah, Health and Safety Consultant
“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
“What Vita Safety stands for is more than just business consultancy. It’s about delivering a bespoke service to a reactive marketplace in a comprehensive and consistent way. Working in consultancy has many benefits, but seeing change is the most positive thing.”
Lee Mockridge, Health and Safety Consultant
“It’s really refreshing that there’s a strong focus on quality over quantity, taking away undue pressure and encouraging us to deliver our best work. There’s also a ‘no blame’ culture – it’s okay to make a mistake as long as you learn from it. I have a great work/life balance thanks to Vita Safety’s emphasis on employee wellbeing. There’s no pressure to be at the end of a phone or laptop 24/7, and I feel trusted to manage my workload in a way that suits me best.”
Jane Herbert, Business Operations and Administration Coordinator
“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
