Job Description
Title:
Health & Safety Manager
Reports to:
Compliance Director
Direct Reports:
Health & Safety Team Assistant (shared)
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm, with the ability to work flexibly, and remotely two days a week. You may occasionally be required to work evenings as the needs of the business dictate, with time off in lieu.
Holiday:
25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 26 days after 6 full years’ service and an additional day each year after 7 years of service, capped at 30 days per year.
The Health & Safety Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of the organisation’s managed property portfolio. This position leads and drives all health, safety, and fire risk management activities (excluding HRB building safety), ensuring robust statutory compliance, high-quality risk assessments, and timely delivery of resulting actions.
Reporting to the Compliance Director, this role also supports Property Managers, oversees contractor safety, and contributes to staff training and wellbeing initiatives, making it a key influencer of the organisation’s safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Health & Safety Management
* Oversee all health, safety, and fire risk matters across the portfolio (sub‑18m buildings included).
* Commission, schedule, and manage cyclical assessments such as:
* H&S and Fire Risk Assessments
* EICRs
* Asbestos surveys
* Water hygiene risk assessments
* Review reports for accuracy and ensure recommendations are properly logged and prioritised.
2. Action Management & Compliance
* Track and close out all actions from risk assessments in agreed timescales.
* Monitor performance and statutory compliance using PRISM and internal dashboards.
* Provide guidance to Property Managers on health and safety requirements.
3. Contractor & Site Safety Oversight
* Manage contractor compliance (vetting, RAMS, insurance checks).
* Assist onsite staff with inspections, safe working practices, and compliance queries.
* Lead accident and incident investigations, including liaising with enforcing authorities.
4. Training, Policy & Wellbeing
* Develop and deliver H&S training for office and onsite teams.
* Maintain and update the organisation’s Health & Safety Policy and procedures.
* Support wider wellbeing and staff safety initiatives.
Skills & Requirements
* Proven experience managing H&S compliance across residential or property portfolios.
* Exceptional organisational skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal teams and external contractors.
Essential Qualifications
* NEBOSH General Certificate and NEBOSH Fire Certificate (minimum requirement).
* IOSH membership (TechIOSH or above).
Why Join Us?
* Hybrid working model with two remote days per week.
* Flexibility around hours, including time off in lieu, for occasional evening work.
* A dedicated focus on staff well-being and safety.
* Exposure to varied sites and building types, offering rich professional development.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service up to 30 days.
* A supportive team environment with shared resources and a collaborative culture.
* Company social events
* Pension
* Free flu-jab
* Eye test