Health and Safety Manager

AD WARRIOR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Birmingham is seeking a Health and Safety Manager. This full-time role involves managing health and safety systems, conducting audits, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certificate and experience in UK health and safety practices. Applications for part-time work are also welcomed.

Qualifications

• Chartered member of IOSH or equivalent.
• Minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience with UK health and safety legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the University’s Health and Safety management systems.
• Develop and maintain health and safety standards.
• Perform health and safety audits and support investigations.
• Design and deliver effective health and safety training.

Skills

Health and safety audits

Risk assessments

Policy development

Health and safety training

Education

Chartered member of IOSH

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £44,745 – £50,253 per annum

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

The University has an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join their growing, ambitious and diverse University, named the Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026.

The post of Health and Safety Manager sits within the University's Human Resources Department. The post holder will be responsible for managing the University’s Health and Safety management systems and promoting safe working practices. They will develop and maintain health and safety standards; provide advice and guidance regarding compliance with relevant statutory requirements, legislation and regulations, and promote best practice in accordance with sector and professional standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Policy development
• Performing health and safety audits
• Supporting investigations
• Reviewing and where appropriate undertaking risk assessments and DSE’s
• Leading or participating in working groups for the delivery of specific health, safety and wellbeing projects
• Preparing and presenting Health & Safety reports

They will also be required to design and deliver effective health and safety and related training, including staff health & safety inductions.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will be a Chartered member of IOSH or an equivalent body and must have a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum. Experience of UK health and safety best practice and legislation along with relevant practical experience in managing health and safety in the workplace is required. Previous experience in Higher Education would be advantageous but not essential.

This is a full-time role but job-share and part-time applications would be considered.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable University, please click apply to complete your application.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer