Role Overview
HMP Forest Bank is seeking an experienced and influential Health, Safety, Fire & Risk Manager to lead the delivery of a robust, compliant and proactive safety culture at HMP Forest Bank. This high‑impact role requires a confident professional who can provide visible leadership, expert guidance and strategic oversight across all aspects of fire, safety, health and risk management.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert fire, safety, health and risk management support across Sodexo operations, ensuring compliance with SEMS policies, processes and objectives.
* Act as the Competent Person, enforcing compliant delivery in line with legislative requirements and Sodexo/SJS risk management strategy.
* Drive continuous improvement in assurance, control and compliance across all SJS activities, including HMP Forest Bank.
* Support the UK Operations Director and Group Head of Safety & Risk in delivering strategic improvements across the business.
* Work closely with the prison director, senior management team, the Safeguard team and operational leaders to maintain a zero‑harm culture, reduce incidents, and strengthen assurance and control across all SJS activities.
Essential Qualifications
* National Health & Safety qualification (NVQ Level 5 or equivalent).
* NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
* Strong knowledge of current fire, health & safety legislation.
* Proven experience in fire, safety, health and risk management systems, audits and incident investigation.
* Self‑motivated, able to work independently and make sound judgements in a complex environment.
* Excellent prioritisation, project management and risk management skills.
* Proactive approach with ownership of key deliverables (e.g., risk assessments, DATIX/SALUS reporting, safety tours).
* Confident communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to influence senior managers.
* Flexible and able to travel to other SJS sites when required.
* Strong organisational skills with evidence of action planning and follow‑up.
* Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
* Current and valid security clearance for England and Scotland.
Desirable Qualifications
* Training in Risk Management and Business Continuity.
* BRE Fire Safety Risk Assessment certificate.
* Experience implementing and maintaining H&S and Quality Systems.
* ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 audit training.
* PAS 79 Fire Safety Risk Assessment experience.
* Previous custodial environment experience.
* IOSH membership.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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