Health and Safety Manager

Zurich; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% defined non-contributory pension

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Option to buy/sell additional holiday

Job summary

Zurich UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the H&S team, drive the Safety Management System, and ensure compliance across Zurich-occupied properties in the UK. The role offers flexible working patterns (part-time, job share or full-time) with hybrid work from home and Fareham or Swindon locations.

You will engage with senior leaders and ensure staff wellbeing. Key requirements include a Level 6 H&S qualification, people management skills, and strong knowledge of H&S legislation and

Qualifications

• Requires Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma).
• Experience managing H&S professionals and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the H&S team and framework to ensure effective implementation of the Zurich UK Policy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Focussed on Zurich-occupied properties and employees working away from their normal office environment.
• Communicate with stakeholders to support the H&S program.
• Undertake annual site audits/tests and ensure remedial actions are carried out timely.
• Oversee annual risk assessments and allocate resources, training and communications to mitigate risks.
• Provide guidance to local Business Managers on H&S issues and promote a positive H&S culture.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

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Health and Safety Manager

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Health & Safety Manager

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Fareham or Swindon/Hybrid working from home

Closing date for applications: 17thNovember 2026

The opportunity:

Are you an experienced and driven Health & Safety professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking a talented Health & Safety Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping and enhancing our safety culture.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will lead and develop a team responsible for the effective delivery and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Management System and its associated processes. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing for employees, customers, and other stakeholders.

Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will provide expert guidance, influence strategic decision-making, and drive a proactive safety culture. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement will be essential as you help elevate Health & Safety performance across the organisation.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

Your role will involve managing the H&S team and framework to ensure effective implementation of the Zurich UK Policy and compliance with overarching regulatory and legislative standards. You will be focussed on Zurich-occupied properties and employees working away from their normal office environment. Effective communication with senior and junior stakeholders will be vital to ensure the necessary support for the H&S program.

You will be responsible for keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments, undertaking root cause analysis of reported incidents to ensure staff physical and mental wellbeing, operating an annual programme of site audits/ tests and ensuring remedial activities are carried out in a timely manner. You will oversee an annual risk assessment to ensure the hierarchy of risks facing Zurich is understood and appropriate resource, training and comms is directed to mitigate these.

Your role extends to managing resource to ensure effective design and operating of key H&S processes within the UK and collaborating with local business managers to ensure consistent delivery. You will provide advice, guidance, and support to local Business Managers on H&S issues, acting as a role model for H&S in line with the Zurich Commitment, Zurich’s values and to drive a positive H&S culture across the UK business.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a committed and ambitious individual with appropriate qualifications and practical application in a relatable industry. You should have demonstrable experience of people management, leadership and experience of driving a positive culture within the H&S environment.

As the ideal candidate, you will be personable and capable of building and sustaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority.

Key Requirements:

• People Management experience of H&S professionals. Proven leadership qualities and ability to engage senior stakeholders
• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice, British Safety Council Level 6 Diploma, or equivalent).
• Comprehensive understanding of H&S legislation, regulation and demonstrable practical application of risk management

Join us in this exciting journey of fostering a proactive and energetic approach to Health and Safety.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday, alongside a range of other flexible benefits

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture:

At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.

Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.

We’ve created an environment that places real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future.

We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.

We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid

The financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5C' pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.