Job Summary
NUPAS are recruiting a Health, Safety and Estates Manager to join our growing team. Working 37.5 hours per week across 5 days, the successful candidate will be responsible for all Health & Safety matters at NUPAS, alongside Estates responsibilities for 5 main hubs within our estates profile across the Midlands and North‑West.
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Main duties
* Develop and implement a robust Health & Safety management system for NUPAS, promoting high standards across all activities.
* Review, update and implement all relevant Health & Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.
* Develop and implement a proactive audit and inspection programme to identify risks, drive continuous improvement and ensure ongoing compliance.
* Develop and manage the organisation’s Health & Safety training strategy, ensuring systems are in place to identify training needs and monitor attendance.
* Promote and embed a positive Health & Safety culture through proactive engagement, visible leadership and targeted initiatives.
* Oversee the development and review of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance via proactive audits across all hubs.
* Lead investigations for all accidents, near‑misses and other relevant incidents, ensuring root cause analysis, appropriate controls and statutory reporting (e.g., RIDDOR).
* Provide expert professional advice and support regarding health, safety and estate matters to all staff, ensuring clear routes for out‑of‑hours or leave situations.
* Act as point of contact for regulators and external auditors on Health & Safety and estates compliance.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks and industry best practice, informing the team of changes in a timely manner.
* Develop and manage an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system for statutory compliance and efficient estates management, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical safety and gas safety.
* Prepare and deliver regular updates to the Executive Leadership Team on performance against KPIs and emerging risks.
* Ensure appropriate maintenance and security arrangements across five main hubs, overseeing upkeep, repairs, refurbishments and equipment maintenance.
* Coordinate and oversee approved contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance, performance and value for money.
* Uphold and adhere to NUPAS Values and Strategic Objectives.
* Work unsupervised using judgements and decision‑making skills on day‑to‑day operational and strategic issues.
* Maintain a professional work ethic and promote professionalism within the organisation.
Legal & Compliance Responsibilities
The role requires full compliance with company policies on safeguarding, information governance and a smoke‑free workplace.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Experience
* Proven ability to promote and embed a positive Health & Safety culture.
* Experience in developing risk assessments, conducting inspections/audits and undertaking incident investigations (including RIDDOR reporting).
* Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements for estates (fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical and gas safety).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting to senior stakeholders.
* Experience managing Health & Safety across multiple sites and in regulated environments (e.g., CQC).
* Experience in developing and implementing formal Health & Safety management systems (e.g., ISO45001).
* Experience managing contractors and ensuring compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards.
* Experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.
* Experience developing and managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems.
* Experience with digital compliance and training management systems.
Essential Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years in a Health & Safety role at management level.
* Minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification).
* Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable Qualifications
* Higher level Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 NVQ).
* Relevant qualification in Facilities or Estates Management.
Employment Details
Salary: Depending on experience. 5 days per week (7.5 hrs per day) – Total 37.5 hrs. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time.
Reference number: E0169‑26‑0007.
Locations: 5 Arthur Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2UL and 79 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1EX.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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