Senior Health and Safety Manager - Hybrid

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited • Permanent • Remote (Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom) • £50k - £55k / year • 1w ago

Senior Health and Safety Manager required for a leading national hard facilities management organisation. This is a newly created poisiton and an excellent opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional to take ownership of a regional Health and Safety function supporting a significant education-sector portfolio.

This is a hybrid role. You will ideally be located in the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire or Warwickshire region.

You will manage a team of Safety Advisors and Safety Managers who deliver professional Health and Safety support across a range of education clients. The role offers a blend of home working, site visits, and stakeholder engagement, with travel primarily across the South Midlands region and occasional travel further afield.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to influence safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and support operational teams in delivering exceptional compliance standards across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Health and Safety Manager

Lead a regional team of Safety Advisors and Safety Managers.

Ensure the consistent delivery of Health and Safety support services across multiple education-sector contracts.

Provide strategic guidance to operational and senior management teams on health, safety, quality and environmental matters.

Drive continual improvement initiatives and promote a positive safety culture throughout the business.

Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures.

Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and management systems.

Analyse incident trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.

Conduct audits, inspections and assurance activities as required.

Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Suitable Experience

Significant health and safety management experience within facilities management, property services, construction, engineering, building maintenance or a related environment.

Previous experience managing or leading teams of Health & Safety Advisors, Managers or Consultants beneficial.

Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.

Experience supporting multi-site operations and geographically dispersed teams beneficial.

Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence operational decision-making.

Experience undertaking audits, investigations, risk management and compliance reviews.

Knowledge of ISO management systems, including ISO 45001, with exposure to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 desirable.

Experience within education, public sector, healthcare, local authority or other compliance-driven environments would be advantageous.

A track record of improving safety performance and driving positive cultural change.

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Commercial awareness and pragmatic decision-making.

Organised, self-motivated and capable of managing competing priorities.

Able to work independently while supporting a wider regional team.

Package

To £55,000 Basic Salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

Hybrid Working

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare Options

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development Support

Additional Flexible Benefits

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