Health and Safety Manager

ReQuire Consultancy; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead the establishment of the H&S function across multiple UK offices. This role offers autonomy in designing and implementing safety frameworks and compliance processes. Ideal candidates will have strong H&S management experience, excellent communication skills, and a NEBOSH National Diploma. Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 plus benefits and opportunities for progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Significant scope for future progression

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience managing Health & Safety across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve a company-wide Health & Safety framework.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation across multiple sites.
• Oversee fire safety and emergency procedures.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessments

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

IOSH membership

Job description

First of its kind | Build the function | Professional services environment

📍 South West UK (hybrid, UK-wide travel) | 💰 £50,000 – £55,000 + strong benefits

The opportunity

ReQuire are working with a high-growth, privately owned professional services business that is creating its first-ever Health & Safety Manager role.

This is a genuinely rare opportunity for a strong Health & Safety Advisor (or similar) who is ready to step into a standalone, managerial position and become the senior H&S lead across a circa 500-person, multi-site organisation.

There is no inherited structure, no existing in-house H&S function, and no bureaucracy to fight. You will be given the autonomy and backing to design, implement and own the Health & Safety framework for the business and, over time, to build and grow the function beneath you. These opportunities do not come around often!

Why this role is different

This is not a manufacturing, construction or heavy industry environment so therefore we want a Commercial mindset. Someone who can relate to the people in our client's business.

The business operates in a commercial, office‑based, professional services setting, with 12–15 offices across the UK. Success in this role is about credibility, pragmatism and communication, not clipboards and box‑ticking.

You’ll be working closely with senior leaders, office managers and people teams, ensuring Health & Safety is fit‑for‑purpose, proportionate and aligned to a commercial business.

What you’ll be responsible for

As the most senior (and initially sole) Health & Safety professional, you will:

• Design, implement and continuously improve a company‑wide Health & Safety framework

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK H&S legislation across a multi‑site office environment

• Take ownership of the relationship with external H&S consultants, bringing capability in‑house

• Carry out and coordinate site visits, audits and risk assessments (typically 1–2 per site annually)

• Lead accident, incident and near‑miss investigations, with clear reporting and corrective actions

• Develop and embed clear, practical policies and procedures

• Support facilities and office teams with remedial actions and building safety requirements

• Oversee fire safety, emergency procedures and building compliance

• Deliver engaging H&S training and communications to managers and staff

• Act as the primary point of contact with regulators where required

• Produce concise management information for senior leadership and Board reporting

• Play a key role in new acquisitions, ensuring Health & Safety alignment during due diligence and integration

• Champion a modern, proactive and commercially sensible H&S culture

Who this role will suit

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is currently a Health & Safety Advisor or similar and ready for their first true step into leadership

• Wants ownership, visibility and the chance to build something from scratch

• Is comfortable operating autonomously and influencing senior stakeholders

• Understands how to apply Health & Safety in a commercial, professional environment

• Enjoys travel and working across multiple sites

• Sees H&S as a business enabler, not a blocker

Background & experience

You’ll likely have:

• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent)

• IOSH membership (GradIOSH or working towards CMIOSH)

• Experience supporting or managing Health & Safety across multiple sites

• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

• Experience with risk assessments, audits and investigations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• A pragmatic, proportionate approach to Health & Safety

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Experience in professional services, financial services or office‑led environments is highly desirable. Candidates from heavily industrial or manufacturing backgrounds are unlikely to be a fit.

Location & flexibility

• Ideally based in the South West (or within reasonable reach)

• Hybrid working with regular UK travel

Package

• £50,000 base salary (depending on experience)

• Excellent benefits package

• Significant scope for future progression as the H&S function grows

Final word

This is a career‑defining role for the right person.

If you’re looking to move away from being one of many, and instead become the trusted, senior Health & Safety lead in a growing, commercially minded business, this is a rare and compelling opportunity.

For a confidential discussion, contact Liam McConnell and discuss your application today.