Halifax Opportunities Trust is seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Manager to lead the implementation of key health and safety improvements across our core sites: the Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, and The Outback community garden.
* Hours: 37.5
* Contract Type: Full-time/Fixed term for 4 months (with possible extension)
* Deadline: 4th July 2025 at 5pm
We are looking for someone with:
* A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
* Proven experience in managing H&S in multi-use buildings or office/business centre environments
* Strong communication and reporting skills
* A proactive, pragmatic approach to identifying and solving issues
* Knowledge of COSHH and other relevant compliance legislation
About the Role
This new temporary post has been created with a clear mandate to embed strong, practical health and safety measures across our operational environments. Working closely with our operations teams you’ll help ensure full legal compliance, promote a positive safety culture, and strengthen our long-term organisational safety systems.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering actions from recent H&S and fire safety assessments
* Conducting and reviewing site risk assessments and audits
* Overseeing statutory and mandatory training for staff and contractors
* Developing and improving H&S procedures and documentation
* Advising and supporting teams across sites to embed consistent safety practice
* Acting as a visible point of leadership on H&S for HOT
Application Information and How to Apply
Job Description
Reports to:
People and Operational Excellence Lead
Job Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team on a temporary basis to implement recommendations following our most recent external risk assessment.
Responsibility and Duties:
* Implement and complete actions required from our health and safety assessments.
* Develop/improve and implement health, safety, fire, and security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
* Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments (including fire safety), and audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
* Investigate and report on accidents, incidents, and near misses; maintain accurate records and implement preventative measures.
* Deliver and oversee statutory and mandatory health and safety training for staff, contractors, and visitors, supporting awareness and compliance.
* Monitor and report on health and safety performance, providing regular updates to the Senior Management Team and Board to inform planning and decision-making.
* Develop and report on key H&S performance indicators (e.g., near-miss trends, training compliance rates, inspection scores) to help embed a data-driven safety culture.
* Work with the Operations Manager to support and advice facilities management across all locations, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and helping to coordinate maintenance, repairs, and improvement works as required.
* Tailor health and safety approaches to suit a range of operational environments including business centres, a community garden, and mixed-use buildings.
* Support all departments with health and safety advice and ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures across the organisation.
* Coordinate emergency preparedness, including first aid, fire evacuation plans, drills, and ensuring appropriate staff coverage (First Aid, Fire Marshals, etc.).
* Review and establish governance mechanisms including a reporting on safety, escalation process, and policy review schedule
* Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety inspections, training, incidents, audits, and compliance activities.
* Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders to promote a strong health and safety culture and integrate practices into business operations.
* Develop handover documentation, guidance materials, and training to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer at the end of the contract period.
Leadership
* Act as the primary on-site point of contact for health, safety, and compliance matters at HOT
* Build strong working relationships with managers, and team leaders to embed a culture of safety into daily operations
* Be a visible presence, proactively engaging with staff to reinforce good safety practices
Culture & Behavioral Safety
* Promote a proactive, positive health & safety culture, encouraging staff at all levels to take ownership of safe working practices
* Lead by example in fostering open communication, ensuring all team members feel confident reporting hazards or raising safety concerns
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in site processes, layouts, or practices to reduce risk and improve compliance
* Monitor and analyse site safety data (e.g., near misses, audits, incident trends) to recommend practical improvements
* Champion innovation in safety – whether through technologies, smarter workflows, or staff-led initiatives
General Responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge:
* Strong understanding of business/office related safety legislation and compliance
* Experience conducting Health and Safety and Fire Risk Assessments
* Experience of managing facilities and contractors within an office setting or similar environment
* Knowledge of all statutory legislation, i.e. H&S Codes of Practice, COSHH, requirements applicable to a logistics environment
* Experience within business centre settings
Education and Qualifications:
* Level 3 or 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification
Abilities and Skills
* Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills
* Strong problem-solving abilities and a calm, pragmatic approach under pressure
* Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word
Traits and Characteristics:
* High attention to detail, with methodical and organised approach to managing documentation and follow-up actions
* Proactive mindset, able to anticipate issues and act before they become problems
Circumstances:
How to Apply
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Mags Ciewiertnia on 07732499824
To apply, please view the job description and personal specification andcomplete the online application form
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* Pay Rise
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* Flexibility
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progression
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* Training at Work
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As a charity, our day-to-day is underpinned by doing good. This doesn’t only apply to the 1,700 people we reach each day, it also applies to the 180 people who work at Halifax Opportunities Trust. We like to recognise the good things our employees do, which is why we celebrate when people go above and beyond to bring our values to life, with acknowledgement awards. Furthermore, we’re driven by the following three principles:
Equity
We recognise you are an individual and want ensure we treat you like one, so we’ll work with you so you have the tools and support to succeed.
Just like our name suggests, our work revolves around opportunity. We create, and encourage employees to take, opportunities that will make them feel fulfilled in work and life.
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