Health and Safety Manager

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable university in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee health and safety systems and promote best practices. Responsibilities include policy development, conducting audits, and training staff. Ideal candidates should be a Chartered member of IOSH, with experience in UK legislation and health and safety management. This is a full-time position with consideration for part-time applications, offering a salary between £44,745 and £50,253 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK health and safety legislation.
• Practical experience managing health and safety in the workplace.
• Experience within Higher Education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Conduct health and safety audits.
• Lead health and safety training and inductions.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety best practice

Risk assessment skills

Training and development

Education

Chartered member of IOSH or equivalent body

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Role Overview

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 Universitys 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

• Policy development
• Performing health and safety audits
• Supporting investigations
• Reviewing and undertaking risk assessments and DSEs where appropriate
• Leading or participating in working groups for the delivery of specific health, safety and wellbeing projects
• Preparing and presenting Health & Safety reports
• Designing and delivering effective health and safety and related training, including staff health & safety inductions

Qualifications

• Chartered member of IOSH or equivalent body
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum)
• Experience of UK health and safety best practice and legislation along with relevant practical experience in managing health and safety in the workplace
• Previous experience in Higher Education considered advantageous but not essential

Additional Information

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

How to Apply

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

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer