Health and Safety Manager

Sustrans; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making travel safer and healthier. As a Health & Safety Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing effective safety systems while ensuring compliance with legislation. This part-time position offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You will work with a passionate team committed to inclusivity and making a positive impact on communities. If you are a proactive individual with strong decision-making skills and a desire to drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days’ leave plus bank holidays

Extra week of annual leave

24/7 support service

Cycle to work schemes

Pension scheme with matched contribution

Loans for bike, computer, and season tickets

London Weighting Allowance

Death in Service benefit

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing Health & Safety systems.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Health & Safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Deliver training programs and manage incident reporting.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Legislation Compliance

Incident Management

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

Health & Safety Certification

Job description

Salary: £36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 30 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Health and Safety Manager

(UK Wide)

£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

(Ref: 01REC)

Part time 30 hours per week – happy to discuss flexible working

Base: Hybrid with the flexibility to work from your nearest Sustrans Hub

About the role

As our Health & Safety Manager, you will handle the development, implementation, and ongoing management of our Health & Safety systems. You will act as the organisation’s competent person, providing expert advice and guidance, ensuring compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation.

You will monitor changes in legislation and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement. This includes regularly reviewing and updating Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments. You will offer practical, accessible advice to colleagues and support them in embedding safe working practices into their day-to-day activities.

In addition, you will develop and deliver mandatory training programmes, as well as tailored sessions to meet emerging needs. You will manage all incident reporting processes, including RIDDOR notifications to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), and ensure thorough follow-up. You will also produce regular reports and briefings for senior leadership and Trustees to keep them informed of key issues, trends, and compliance levels.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should hold a NEBOSH qualification or another recognised Health & Safety certification, with proven experience in managing a system for Health & Safety within an organisation. A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and supporting regulations is essential, along with specific knowledge of Health & Safety considerations within the construction sector.

You will be confident in managing Health & Safety incidents, responding calmly and effectively to ensure appropriate actions are taken, and escalating to senior colleagues when necessary. Strong decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Excellent analytical and report writing abilities are required, as well as the confidence to present information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences, both in person and virtually.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 25 May 2025.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 09 June 2025.

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.

We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.