Health and Safety Manager

Peabody; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% pension contribution

Job summary

Peabody is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead the Health and Safety team within Group Support Services. You will report to the Assistant Director and drive the delivery of the Health and Safety Strategy, fostering a positive safety culture across a large organisation.

You will lead a team of Health and Safety Advisors, providing expert guidance to operational teams and senior leaders. The role requires NEBOSH Diploma (or Level 6) and CertIOSH or above, with a UK driving

Qualifications

• Substantial experience providing occupational health and safety advice in a large customer-focused organisation.
• Experience leading, managing and developing health and safety professionals.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Ability to analyse performance data and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Peabody's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy.
• Manage and develop a team of Health and Safety Advisors, supporting their professional growth.
• Provide practical, proportionate and legally compliant health and safety advice across the organisation.
• Develop, review and implement health and safety policies, procedures and guidance that support compliance and best practice.
• Deliver assurance through audits, inspections, investigations and performance reporting, identifying improvements and driving positive change.
• Support operational teams to assess, manage and mitigate health and safety risks affecting colleagues, residents and communities.
• Analyse health and safety performance data and produce reports, recommendations and insights for senior leaders and governance groups.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Auditing & reporting

Policy development

Training & coaching

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CertIOSH or above

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/27622/1529

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Monday to Friday | 35 Hours Per Week | 9AM to 5PM | Hybrid Two Days Onsite per Week and travel to Peabody Locations across London North East and North Counties

Working Hours:

35

Location:

45 Westminster Bridge Road, London

Closing Date:

18/11/2026

Vacancy Category:

Health & Safety

Service Area:

Health & Safety

Directorate:

Group Support Services

Our Vacancy

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to join our Health and Safety team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Health and Safety, you will play a key role in leading Peabody's occupational health and safety advisory service, supporting the delivery of our Health and Safety Strategy and helping to create a positive and compliant safety culture across the organisation.

As one of two Health and Safety Managers, you'll lead and develop a team of Health and Safety Advisors, providing expert advice, assurance and guidance to operational teams and senior leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to influence health and safety performance across a large and diverse organisation while helping to protect colleagues, residents and local communities.

As a Health and Safety Manager, you'll:

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Peabody's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy.
• Manage and develop a team of Health and Safety Advisors, supporting their professional growth and ensuring a high-quality advisory service.
• Provide practical, proportionate and legally compliant health and safety advice across the organisation.
• Develop, review and implement health and safety policies, procedures and guidance that support compliance and best practice.
• Deliver assurance through audits, inspections, investigations and performance reporting, identifying improvements and driving positive change.
• Support operational teams to assess, manage and mitigate health and safety risks affecting colleagues, residents and communities.
• Analyse health and safety performance data and produce reports, recommendations and insights for senior leaders and governance groups.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.

We're seeking someone who:

• Has substantial experience providing occupational health and safety advice within a large, customer-focused organisation.
• Has experience leading, managing and developing health and safety professionals.
• Possesses strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Can confidently analyse performance data and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Has excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Holds a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) and is CertIOSH or above.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle and is able to cover Peabody locations across London North East and the North Counties. However, travel across all of Peabody locations could be required.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive and dedicated service that puts residents at the heart of everything we do. We value kindness, doing the right thing, loving new ideas, celebrating diversity, keeping our promises, and pulling together to deliver a great service every time.

If you’re motivated by helping others, enjoy a hands-on, fast-moving role, and take pride in keeping services running effectively this could be the perfect next step for you.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• 30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme (including healthcare, dental care, and more)

What to expect from our recruitment process

We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.

Our selection process will include a one stage and will take place on Thursday 26th November 2026 at 45 Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7JB.

Please read before you apply

This role will cover Peabody sites across London North East and North Counties. However, travel across the whole of the Peabody Portfolio could be required.

You will also need to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. This is essential for this role.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This advert will close on Wednesday 18th November. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist Ryan Loasby at [e-mail]