Conway Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Health & Safety Manager to join our management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated health & safety professional to play a key role in driving and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and compliance across a diverse and fast-paced organisation.
Reporting to the Construction Director, the successful candidate will work closely with Directors, Senior Management, operational teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with all current legislation, company policies and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Health & Safety Leadership
* Lead and manage the company’s Health & Safety function across all business operations within the Group.
* Develop, implement and continuously improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems.
* Promote a positive health & safety culture throughout the organisation.
* Provide expert advice and guidance to Directors, Managers and all front-line teams on all Health & Safety matters, across Construction, Healthcare, Equestrian and Property.
Compliance & Risk Management
* Oversee company-wide compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
* Lead on risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
* Ensure remedial actions are implemented and monitored effectively.
* Maintain and manage Health & Safety files, compliance trackers, accident records, fire safety logs and associated documentation.
* Prepare detailed reports for senior leadership and regulatory bodies where required.
Training & Development
* Develop and manage the company training matrix.
* Coordinate and oversee all Health & Safety training requirements across the business.
* Ensure all certifications, competencies and records remain current and compliant.
* Deliver toolbox talks, internal briefings and health & safety awareness initiatives where appropriate.
About The Role
About You
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* At least 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within a large multi-disciplined organisation.
* Strong working knowledge of UK and Northern Ireland Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
* Experience within construction, property or related sectors.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong administrative and reporting capabilities with high attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Proficient in Health & Safety management systems.
* Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Desirable:
* Experience within healthcare sector.
* Experience delivering health & safety training.
* Experience in supporting occupational health and safety.
Qualifications
Essential:
* NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
* Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable:
* Additional higher-level Health & Safety qualification desirable (e.g. NVQ Level 6 or equivalent).
* Recognised training qualifications (e.g. manual handling, fire safety, first aid, mental health first aid etc).
* Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package in the range £35,000 to £45,000 pa.
* Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
* Career development and progression opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Ongoing professional training and development.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Shane Heavron at shaneh@conwaygroup.co.uk
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
Conway Group is a privately owned group of companies specialising in Property development, investment, asset management, Construction and Healthcare with an impressive track record in the delivery of high quality projects.
Company Culture
We know that professional caring is hard work, physically, mentally and emotionally, but we also know that what you give in love you receive back again tenfold. Caring for someone less able than yourself is one of the most satisfying jobs you can do. You’re good at what you do and what you do makes a difference! That’s caring.
When you work with Conway Group Healthcare, you become part of our family and community. We know how important your job is and we’ll support you to be your best and to be happy at your work.
Whatever role you have with us, we will ensure that you have the training, skills, attitude and team around you to help you be your best. We invest in our staff, we look after our staff and we care for our staff.
We’ll always be there with a thank-you and praise for a job well done and we’ll support you with mentoring, and continuous professional development opportunities so that you can improve and grow with us.
We’ve got a hard-earned reputation as one of the best, most experienced and most dedicated senior healthcare groups. As you can imagine we are professional in everything we do and the highest standards are the only ones we work to. We will want your best, but we’ll give you our best in return.
Join the family!
Company Benefits
Vacation, Paid time off, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Progression opportunities
Salary
£35,000.00 - £45,000.00 per year