Health and safety manager

Health and Safety Manager
Salary: £45,000
Location: Lewes, East Sussex (onsite)

We're seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to join a world-class opera house and arts organisation for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health and safety practices across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a proactive safety culture.

The successful Health and Safety Manager will:

Lead on the development, review, and communication of the organisation's H&S policies and procedures, advocating best practice.
Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections across all operational areas, including complex productions and site-wide activities.
Manage accident and incident reporting, investigations, and ensure statutory compliance with RIDDOR.
Coordinate and deliver mandatory training programmes and safety inductions to all staff and contractors.
Chair the monthly safety committee meetings, providing expert advice and facilitating continuous safety improvement.The ideal candidate will have:

A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent and membership of IOSH
Extensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and proven experience advising at both strategic and operational levels.
Ability to communicate effectively with all organisational tiers, influencing positive safety behaviours.
Experience managing safety performance and incident investigationsIf you're driven to ensure safety excellence in a vibrant arts environment, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to apply please contact: Madeline Underwood at or (phone number removed).

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