Group Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Irwin & Colton; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care organisation in the UK is searching for a Group Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to implement a proactive health and safety strategy. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma, experience in the sector, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £65,000 plus benefits, with the possibility of remote work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within the social care sectors or housing industry.
• Track record of driving organisational change.
• Collaborative approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a health, safety and wellbeing culture.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and Board.
• Strengthen governance and compliance across the organisation.
• Manage a national team and safety representatives.
• Collaborate with HR for effective wellbeing practices.

Skills

Experience in health and safety

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Ability to influence across multiple levels

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH membership

Job description

Group Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
Location: Home-based, with occasional travel across the Midlands
Salary: Circa £65,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to lead the Health, Safety and Wellbeing agenda for a leading UK health and social care organisation? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

With over 300 locations nationwide, this not-for-profit organisation supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and substance misuse challenges. They are now seeking a Group Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to shape and deliver a proactive, values-led approach across their diverse settings.

Key Responsibilities of the Group Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager:

• Lead the development and implementation of a positive, learning-focused health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and the Board, using insights to influence decision-making
• Strengthen governance, reporting systems, and compliance across the organisation
• Manage a national team and network of health and safety representatives
• Collaborate with operational leaders and HR to embed effective health and wellbeing practices

The Successful Group Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager will have:

• Experience in health and safety, ideally within the social care sectors or housing industry
• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and IOSH membership
• A track record of influencing across multiple levels of seniority and driving organisational change
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a collaborative approach

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-led organisation focused on improving lives across the UK. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Madeline Underwood on [phone] or apply here.

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