Health & safety manager

As the UK's leading parking and technology-enabled management group, we support more than 9,000 locations across housing, healthcare, education and commercial estates. We're proud to be Carbon Neutral Britain certified and committed to creating positive outcomes for our clients, communities and colleagues alike. We're growing quickly, investing heavily in technology and expanding into new sectors, creating exciting opportunities for people who want to make an impact and be part of something ambitious. Why not join us? 

We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to lead, develop and implement the organisation's health and safety strategy, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and best practice, while embedding a proactive safety culture across all areas of the business. The role is responsible for reducing risk, protecting employees and stakeholders, and ensuring safe operational delivery. 

This is a highly visible role where you will partner with stakeholders at all levels, providing expert advice, delivering meaningful improvements and ensuring health and safety remains practical, proportionate and aligned with business objectives.

You will hold appropriate and relevant H&S qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent) and have proven experience in a H&S Manager role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident communicator who thrives on variety, and making a tangible impact every day.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the Group's health and safety function, providing expert guidance and support to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement the Group's health and safety strategy, policies and management systems in line with UK legislation and industry best practice.
• Maintain and continuously improve the health and safety risk register, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed.
• Produce high-quality management information, reports and analysis to support informed decision-making at Board and leadership level.
• Oversee the investigation, reporting and management of accidents, incidents and near misses, including compliance with RIDDOR requirements.
• Plan and deliver a programme of health and safety audits across operational sites, driving corrective actions through to completion.
• Ensure risk assessments, method statements and compliance processes are robust, practical and consistently applied across the business.
• Manage contractor and supplier health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Lead the delivery of health and safety training, awareness programmes and Toolbox Talks, helping to build capability and engagement across the organisation.
• Coordinate first aid, fire marshal and emergency preparedness arrangements across all locations.
• Champion a positive safety culture through coaching, engagement and visible leadership, encouraging accountability and behavioural change.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, using data, trends and insights to enhance health and safety performance.

Who you are

• An experienced Health & Safety professional with a proven track record in a management role, ideally within a multi-site operational environment.
• Professionally qualified in Health & Safety, with strong knowledge of current UK legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance operational needs and risk management through a practical, proportionate approach.
• Experienced in driving positive cultural change and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership teams.
• A confident self-starter who takes ownership, works independently and delivers results without the need for close supervision.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations for executive audiences.
• An excellent communicator who can adapt their style to engage effectively with both frontline colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Passionate about creating safe working environments while supporting business performance and continuous improvement.
• Have a full UK driver's licence with a maximum of 3 points
• Have a clear DBS check to enable site visits

Full role responsibilities and person specification are available on the main job description. This is a summary - please ask to see more!

Agena Values

We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success.

Ambitious: we aim for world class service

Disruptive: we're here to change the industry

Ethical: we do things for the right reasons

Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions

Collaborative: We're better when we work together

Innovative: we help people see things differently

Other information about the role

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Hours: 40 per week; Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Location: Lancing with hybrid flexibilities after probation period.

There is free onsite parking. The office dress code is smart casual.

Our selection process is as follows: Application - Competency Based Interview - Task

You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship

The postholder will be required to travel to external meetings on occasion and to other office locations by the most effective means available

Benefits

We know there's more to life than work - that's why when you join Agena, you'll get your pick of our amazing benefits through our Enjoy Benefits platform. That includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high street vouchers and days out. You can also benefit from Technology benefits, Wellness benefits, Health Care plans and Car Lease benefits and much more.

Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service

2 volunteering days a year

Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling

Cycle-to-work scheme

EV Charging points at office locations

Regular team/company socials

We believe a great workplace is about more than benefits. It's about creating a culture where people feel connected, supported and able to make a difference.

Our Engagement Committee brings colleagues together through charity initiatives, local events, book clubs, wellbeing activities and much more. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved with our award-winning D&I Committee, helping to shape positive change across our group. As we continue to grow, we're committed to investing in our people, because their success drives ours.

We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.

We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.

The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact 

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