Health & Safety Partner - TravelSalary £36,000 to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience 12 month FTCFolkestone HybridAt Saga, we're passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our customers, and that starts with creating a safe, supportive and positive environment for our colleagues.We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to partner with our Travel business, acting as a trusted subject-matter expert and key point of contact for colleague health and safety.Reporting to the Group Health & Safety manager, this a fantastic opportunity to play a highly visible role within the business, partnering with stakeholders at all levels to influence positive change, drive a strong safety culture, and ensure we continue to meet and exceed our legal and corporate responsibilities.We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. This role requires you to be working from our Folkestone office roughly three times a week as well as ad hoc trips to our Crawley office and workshop and operational ports in Southampton & Dover.Package DescriptionAt Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday bank holidaysOption to purchase additional leave - 5 extra daysPension scheme matched up to 10%Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salaryWellbeing programmeColleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insuranceRange of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companiesEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveGrandparents leaveIncome protectionAccess to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platformMain ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for partnering with the Travel business to provide advice, guidance, and support on all aspects of health, safety, and well-being, and to support the development of policy and procedures in accordance with HSE legislation, regulations, and standards. Other accountabilities will include:• Advising on the implementation of risk assessments and risk control measures. • Supporting the development and delivery of training and education programmes to enhance the awareness and ensure competence of directors, managers, colleagues, contractors, etc. • Promoting a positive and proactive health and safety culture throughout the organisation, raising awareness of issues, and leading by example to encourage colleague engagement and commitment to our values. • Adopting a proactive stance in resolving issues and concerns. • Supporting the investigation of incidents, accidents and health and safety breaches, analysing root causes, collating data, and recommending preventative measures. • Staying informed about changes in health and safety legislation, monitoring and researching industry best practices, and ensuring continual improvement. • Supporting the development and maintenance of key strategic working relationships, while advising on the development and delivery of programmes and processes.• Consulting across the Travel business to continually improve the occupational physical and mental health of colleagues, implementing preventative and reactive controls.• Supporting with the development and preparation of timely, concise and targeted reports to the Board. • Supporting key programmes and projects in relation to HSE, adding value, continuously improving standards, and adequately controlling risk, while focusing on business needs.• Providing an independent and competent HSE capability for Saga Travel to ensure that all key partners meet good practice and legal requirements as part of good corporate governance.• Providing advice and due diligence in relation to HSE, as required. • Working with internal and external stakeholders to monitor the status of compliance, identifying risks and issues. • Representing Saga, as and when required, at selected meetings involving key stakeholders. • Advising in the management and response to health and safety breaches, incidents, and emergenciesThe Ideal CandidateYou will be a qualified, or partly qualified, Health & Safety professional (CertIOSH & NEBOSH) with proven experience in deploying UK H&S legislation.Experience supporting Health & Safety in a non-traditional office environments, as well as overseas health and safety legislation, would be an advantage.Operational skills required:• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.• Demonstrated ability to undertake risk assessments.• Undertake Incident investigations, including root cause analysis.• Ability to balance attention to detail while understanding broader context and perspective. • Deliver safety and awareness training.• Pragmatic problem-solver. • Prioritise workload, ability to manage priorities and conflicting demands. • Strong communicator and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.• Proactive and results-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.• Team player who works collaboratively with others to reach a common goalSaga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us SpecialAbout The CompanyOver the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We're the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. We're committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture we've built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We're also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and you'll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.LI-VL1