Health and Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the government sector is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a hybrid role based in Milton Keynes. This position involves managing Health and Safety risks across construction projects and requires a NEBOSH General Certificate. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in the public sector. This is a unique opportunity to work with an established Government Department impacting globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety function, preferably in the public sector or construction.
• Multisite experience is ideal.
• Strong understanding of the Health and Safety regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Support Health and Safety risk management across construction projects.
• Ensure effective Health and Safety procedures are in place.
• Communicate Health and Safety risks to stakeholders.
• Elevate the Health and Safety management culture within the organisation.

Skills

Health and Safety risk management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

Milton Keynes (Hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £52,974 + Excellent Pension

Irwin and Colton are delighted to be partnering with a leading service provider, within the Government, to recruit a new Health and Safety Manager. The organisation's services provide support on the development, policy, and defence to both the UK and global partners, and this role will work closely with the Head of Health and Safety to deliver on projects, ensuring processes and policies are in place.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Health and Safety risk management to ensure an accurate understanding of the Health and Safety risk profile, especially across both major and minor construction projects.
• Supporting the operational Health and Safety function to ensure that effective and efficient procedures are in place to identify, measure and report on Health and Safety related risks, such as on CDM.
• Ensuring that the communication of Health and Safety risks are delivered to the key stakeholders.
• Elevating the Health and Safety management culture across the organisation, so that it becomes a key component of the overall ethos.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (with relevant qualifications) is mandatory.
• Experience in working within a health and safety function and team; ideally within the public sector or wider property (with CDM / construction experience).
• Multisite experience is ideal.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience influencing and engaging with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of the Health and Safety regulatory framework.

This role will require full security clearance during the on-boarding process.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Government Department that has a huge and positive impact across the globe. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Madeline Underwood on [phone] or apply here.