Health and Safety Manager

Insight Select; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional services company in Greater London is seeking a part-time Health & Safety Manager for a 3-6 month contract. The successful candidate will lead all H&S compliance across street cleansing operations, develop essential safety policies, and engage with frontline teams. Candidates must possess a NEBOSH Diploma and relevant experience in audits and incident investigations. The position offers up to £450 per day in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent H&S qualification is required.
• Must have solid understanding of local authority H&S legislation.
• Experience in conducting audits and incident investigations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all health & safety compliance across street cleansing operations.
• Develop clear safety policies for manual handling and waste management.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma

Understanding of H&S legislation

Audit and inspection experience

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Record-keeping skills

UK driving licence

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Part-Time, 21 Hours | 3 – 6 Month Contract | £450 per day | Merton, Hybrid

As the Street Cleansing Health & Safety Manager, you will act as the lead officer for all H&S compliance across street cleansing operations. You’ll develop and implement safety policies, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, and ensure depot operations align with all statutory and corporate safety requirements.

This is a hands‑on, operational role suited to someone confident working across depot and street‑based environments, engaging closely with frontline teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all health & safety compliance across street cleansing operations.
• Develop and implement clear safety policies for manual handling, waste management, chemical handling (COSHH), and equipment use.
• Carry out risk assessments, workplace inspections, and hazard identification activities.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, producing clear reports and corrective action plans.
• Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, manual handling training, and maintain all training records.
• Oversee safe storage and control of hazardous substances.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of audits, assessments, training, and inspections.
• Work collaboratively with operational managers to embed a strong safety culture and ensure staff compliance.
• Support depot health and safety oversight alongside senior leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Solid understanding of local authority H&S legislation and codes of practice.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, able to simplify technical information.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office with strong record‑keeping skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend occasional out-of‑hours meetings.

Contract Details

3‑6 month interim contract

• Part‑time: 21 hours per week
• Up to £450 per day
• Location: Merton, hybrid
• Start: ASAP