Health and Safety Manager
Location: Regional role covering Kent, Surrey & Sussex (South East)
Contract: Interim - initial 3 months
Start: Immediate
Pay: Agenda for Change Band 7 (agency payroll / charge card)
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum equivalent, dependent on experience £ Hourly (Umbrella)
Hours: Full time ( hours per week)
Travel: Multi‑site travel required; expenses paid in line with AfC
Sellick Partnership are supporting an NHS Trust with the appointment of an Interim Health & Safety Manager to provide immediate operational and strategic leadership across a large, multi‑site healthcare environment.
This is a hands‑on interim post with responsibility for ensuring statutory compliance, effective incident management, and continuity of Health & Safety governance during a period of increased operational demand.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Acting as the organisation's competent person for Health & Safety
* Leading Health & Safety compliance across multiple sites and services
* Managing incident reporting, investigation and learning, including RIDDOR
* Risk assessments, audits and contribution to the Health & Safety risk register
* Data analysis, reporting and assurance to senior stakeholders
* Policy review and liaison with regulators and external bodies
* Supporting and embedding a positive safety culture across operational teams
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
* NEBOSH (or equivalent) with a strong professional Health & Safety background
* CMIOSH or working towards Chartered status
* Proven Health & Safety experience within the NHS or a complex healthcare setting
* Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Confident engaging with senior leaders and operating independently at pace
If you think you are suited toward this position then please apply now or for further information contact Ebony Simpson at the Sellick Partnership Ltd Derby office
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