Senior Health and Safety Manager

Senior Health and Safety Manager required by a leading national hard facilities management organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to lead a regional Health and Safety function across a diverse portfolio including corporate environments, energy services, technical facilities, life sciences and manufacturing.

This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will ideally be based in London or the Northern Home Counties. Most of the work will be undertaken across London and the surrounding areas, with some nationwide travel required.

You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's Health and Safety strategy, supporting operational teams, and ensuring the highest standards of compliance, governance and continuous improvement are maintained across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the continued development and delivery of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy.
• Overseeing the appointment and competency of Authorised Persons and providing specialist technical expertise.
• Providing expert Health and Safety advice and support to operational, engineering and contract management teams.
• Supporting the development of a team of Health & Safety professionals.
• Driving a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Supporting the mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring robust health and safety arrangements are established from day one.
• Overseeing accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions.
• Leading audit and assurance programmes, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance activities.
• Producing and presenting health and safety performance reports to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH (or working towards).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within facilities management, mechanical/electrical engineering, or transferable related sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, management systems and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading audits, investigations and continuous improvement programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to influence and engage people at all levels of the organisation.
• Fire safety experience and qualifications would be beneficial.

This role offers genuine opportunities for career progression, with ongoing professional development and support to achieve further qualifications and enhance your expertise as you advance within the business.