Health And Safety Manager

Austin Fraser; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning community social enterprise is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to enhance safety practices across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to shape health and safety strategies while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will work closely with the Clinical Director and lead safety initiatives, conduct audits, and train staff. This position supports hybrid working, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a strong presence at the Head Office. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to social care initiatives and professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Corporate Pension Scheme with 10% Employer Contribution

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funded mandatory training

Support for professional development

Shareholder opportunities

Key role in local social care initiatives

Free parking

On-site restaurant

Subsidised gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety within healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement health and safety strategy with the Clinical Director.
• Conduct safety audits and manage incident reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Risk Assessment

ISO18001 Standards

COSHH Assessments

Education

Degree Level Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health and Safety Manager
£45,148 - £52,809 per annum
Permanent
Hybrid working
Bedfordshire

Finegreen are currently supporting an award-winning community social enterprise in the recruitment of their Health and Safety Manager.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Director, this role offers the autonomy to shape and enhance health and safety practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director to design, develop and implement the Company's health and safety strategy, including developing health and safety training programmes.
2. Develop, implement, and oversee health and safety programs that comply with relevant laws and regulations.
3. Conduct regular safety audits, train staff on safety procedures, and ensure all health and safety equipment meets regulatory standards.
4. Manage incident reports, conduct risk assessments, and provide strategic recommendations to minimise hazards.
5. Drive a culture of safety throughout the organisation by leading by example and maintaining open lines of communication with all localities.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

1. Proven experience as a Health and Safety professional within a healthcare or wider health and social care setting.
2. Strong understanding of local and national health and safety laws and regulations.
3. Working knowledge of ISO18001 standards and an understanding of COSHH assessments implementation.
4. Education to degree level or hold an equivalent qualification/experience together with a NEBOSH Diploma.
5. Experience in, or knowledge of special risk areas that are present in a healthcare provider organisation and membership of IOSH are an advantage.
6. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and teach others.
7. Demonstrable experience of development and delivery of health and safety policies.

The main location of work will be Bedfordshire at the Head Office. Due to having sites across the UK, there will be a hybrid working approach, with the usual expectation of 3 days per week at the Head Office. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have your own transport and a full driving licence.

What is on offer:

1. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
2. Access to Corporate Pension Scheme with 10% Employer Contribution.
3. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
4. Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD.
5. Support with training for your wider professional development.
6. Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels.
7. Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives.
8. Free parking, on-site restaurant, subsidised gym.

If you would like any more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Donna Larder, our recruitment partner, on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).