Senior health and safety manager

Senior Health and Safety Manager required by a leading national hard facilities management organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to lead a regional Health and Safety function across a diverse portfolio including Corporate, Energy and Utilities and Manufacturing sectors.

This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will ideally be based in London or the Northern Home Counties. Most of the work will be undertaken across London and the surrounding areas, with some nationwide travel required.

You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's Health and Safety strategy, supporting operational teams, and ensuring the highest standards of compliance, governance and continuous improvement are maintained across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a regional team of Safety Advisors and Safety Managers.

Ensure the consistent delivery of Health and Safety support services across multiple contracts and operational business units.

Drive continual improvement initiatives and promote a positive safety culture throughout the business.

Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures.

Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and management systems.

Analyse incident trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.

Conduct audits, inspections and assurance activities as required.

Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification).

Full UK Driving Licence.

Suitable Experience

Significant Health & Safety leadership experience within Facilities Management, Engineering, Utilities, Manufacturing, or similar operational environments.

Proven experience leading and developing Health & Safety teams across multiple sites or contracts.

Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.

Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence operational decision-making.

Experience undertaking audits, investigations, risk management and compliance reviews.

Knowledge of ISO management systems, including ISO 45001, with exposure to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 desirable.

A track record of improving safety performance and driving positive cultural change.

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Commercial awareness and pragmatic decision-making.

Organised, self-motivated and capable of managing competing priorities.

Able to work independently while supporting a wider regional team.

Package

Basic Salary up to £60,000.

Company Car or Car Allowance

Hybrid Working

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare Options

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development Support

Additional Flexible Benefits