Join Our Team as Health and Safety Manager
About Us
At Boots Hearingcare, everything we do is about improving lives through better hearing. As part of the Sonova Group, we draw on global innovation and clinical expertise, while remaining grounded in the communities we serve through our partnership with Boots across the UK.
We’re entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, new store formats, evolving customer journeys, and a sharper focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence. To support this, we’re strengthening our leadership capability.
We’re now looking for a highly knowledgeable and proactive Health and Safety Manager to ensure every colleague, patient, and visitor across our stores and support offices operates in a safe, compliant, and well‑supported environment.
About the Role
You’ll lead our Health & Safety agenda across all retail, clinical, and support settings throughout the UK, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, Boots corporate standards, and best‑in‑class safety practice.
This role is hands‑on, practical, and collaborative. You’ll be the subject matter expert for all Health & Safety matters, conducting audits, risk assessments, and investigations, while embedding a strong safety culture across the business.
You’ll also play a key role in developing policies, delivering engaging training, and advising senior leaders on how to continuously improve safety and wellbeing standards.
What You’ll Lead, Influence & Deliver
* Develop, implement, and maintain company‑wide Health & Safety policies aligned with UK law and Boots corporate standards.
* Lead audits and inspections across stores, clinical settings, and offices, ensuring full compliance with HSE and CQC requirements.
* Conduct risk assessments and implement effective mitigation plans.
* Monitor and report on safety performance, incident trends, and compliance metrics.
* Investigate accidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement preventative actions.
* Deliver Health & Safety training tailored for audiologists, retail colleagues, and support teams.
* Provide expert advice to senior leaders on compliance, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
* Drive engagement in safety initiatives, embedding a proactive “safety‑first” culture across the organisation.
Benefits at Boots Hearingcare
* Hybrid working: A mix of office and home‑based working
* Salary: Circa £50,000 + Bonus
* Boots Discount Card: Receive exclusive discounts on a wide range of products at Boots stores.
* Free hearing aids: if you need them as an employee!
* Free Flu Vaccine: Stay healthy with free flu vaccines available at Boots Pharmacies & discounted for family members
* Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme.
* Flexible Benefit Box: Access our flexible benefit box to tailor benefits to suit your individual needs.
* Life Assurance Cover: Gain peace of mind with life assurance cover.
* Long Service Awards: Be recognised for your dedication with long service awards.
* Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
* Telus: Access Telus, a confidential support network offering help and advice on matters both in and outside of work.
What You Bring
* Has in‑depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, HSE guidance, and CQC requirements.
* Is experienced in risk assessments, audits, and incident investigation.
* Has experience working across multi‑site environments – ideally retail or healthcare.
* Is confident advising senior leaders and influencing cross‑functional teams.
* Can translate complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance.
* Is skilled at designing and delivering engaging safety training.
* Holds or is working towards GradIOSH or CMIOSH membership (preferred).
* Brings strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Boots Hearingcare is an equal opportunity employer.
At Boots Hearingcare, we unite, nurture talent, and foster collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds to build the strongest team in the market. We’re committed to providing equal treatment and opportunities for all, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.
“We Care, We drive innovation, We strive for excellence, We build the best team”
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