Health And Safety Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Building Health & Safety Manager in Maidstone to lead health and safety compliance across key buildings. This full-time role requires a degree in a relevant discipline, NEBOSH qualification, and strong communication skills. The position offers hybrid working, benefits including annual pay rise, and a government pension. Flexibility and travel across Kent are expected.

Benefits

Annual pay rise

Flexi time

Government pension

30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline required.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety compliance across projects.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and safety audits.
• Deliver engaging health and safety training.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Membership of IOSH

Job description

Job Title: Building Health & Safety Manager
Salary: 50,369 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Location: Maidstone (Hybrid Working)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full–time Building Health & Safety Manager to join the Police.

This pivotal role will lead and support the force's health and safety strategy, ensuring the safety and compliance of 12 key buildings across Kent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety compliance across all construction and building–related projects.
• Provide expert guidance on the application of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Deliver engaging health and safety training to staff at all levels.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Support project delivery with a focus on safety, quality, and timely execution.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Membership of IOSH or a similar professional body.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and its practical application.
• Proven experience in construction or civil engineering safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel across Kent and work flexibly.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience delivering projects within strict deadlines.
• Strong customer relationship and networking capabilities.
• Experience working within small, collaborative teams.

Benefits include – Annual pay rise, Flexi time, a very good government pension and 30 days annual leave– increasing on service