Health and Safety Manager

Ordnance Survey; Chilworth; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mapping agency seeks a proactive Health & Safety Manager for a part-time, hybrid role in Chilworth. You'll manage the Health & Safety Management System ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 standards, providing expert advice across the business and leading audits. Strong communication and knowledge of health and safety legislation are essential. The position offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Performance related bonus up to 10%

Pension scheme with up to 12% contribution

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Must have NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent); NEBOSH Diploma is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and ISO 45001 standards.
• Proven experience managing a certified H&S management system.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001.
• Provide practical H&S advice to employees and contractors.
• Report on hazards, incidents, and accidents; lead investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive work style

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health & Safety Manager. Part time 29.5 hours. Hybrid working - Salary £43,505 - £50,756 pro rata (dependent on experience)

About Ordnance Survey

Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, delivering world‑class geospatial data and services that underpin innovation and decision‑making across government, business, and everyday life. We’re passionate about using technology to make a real difference, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Manager to join Ordnance Survey on a part‑time, 4 days a week contract. This role is available as a job share. We welcome applications from individuals seeking to share the position.

In this role, you’ll act as OS’s competent person for health and safety, providing expert advice and guidance across the business. You’ll take ownership of our ISO 45001 certified Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance, continual improvement, and successful audits.

A covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 should be provided alongside a CV as part of your application.

What You’ll be doing

• Manage and maintain the OS Health & Safety Management System, fulfilling all ISO 45001 requirements, chairing all relevant meetings, and taking responsibility for ongoing system audits
• Provide clear, practical H&S advice to employees and contractors to ensure safe working practices
• Monitor and respond to queries via the H&S mailbox, delivering timely and positive outcomes
• Report on hazards, incidents, and accidents; lead investigations and submit RIDDOR reports where required
• Conduct weekly site checks and coordinate at least 6‑monthly fire drills, including scenario training and debriefs
• Conduct field visits and supplier audits
• Support H&S arrangements at our London office, including at least 6 monthly visits and guidance on first aid and fire safety
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, communications, and regular H&S topics

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) at minimum, with NEBOSH Diploma desirable
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and ISO 45001 standards
• Proven experience managing a certified H&S management system, leading audits and driving continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and an ability to influence a positive safety culture
• Ability to work independently and proactively across multiple sites and in the field

The Rewards

We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done.

• Salary £43,505 - £50,756
• Performance related bonus up to 10%
• A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12%)
• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day’s leave for each year worked up to 33 days
• Free subscription to our award‑winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts
• Support with continuous improvement with access to online learning platforms/e‑books, and coaching / mentoring schemes
• Life Assurance cover
• Plus a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Annual volunteer day to support the local community and charities
• OS Explorers Nursery discount
• Parking at our modern Southampton HQ, or Cycle to Work scheme for active commuting

Location

We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be required to spend a minimum of 2 days a week with additional ad‑hoc in‑person days required for field or London office visits.

Closing date

Sunday 21 December @ 23:59

Security

We cannot offer sponsorship for this role, so you must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.

Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.