Health and Safety Manager

MSV Housing Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead their health and safety approach. You will ensure compliance, develop engaging policies, and support the embedding of a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong health and safety background and excellent influencing skills. This role offers flexible working conditions and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Essential car user allowance

Flexible working options

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company DC pension scheme with up to 10% matching

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experienced health and safety professional with strong knowledge of legislation and best practices.
• Proactive and adaptable with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, values-driven organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading on all aspects of health and safety strategy and compliance.
• Developing practical, engaging policies and processes.
• Driving continuous improvement in H&S practices.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Proactive attitude

Strong influencing skills

Job description

Hours of Work: 35 per week

Closing date: 5th December 2025

Interviews: 16th December 2025

About Us

We’re a values-led,social housing providerthat believes work should be meaningful, enjoyable, and balanced. Our culture is collaborative, supportive and forwardthinking. We care about people-our teams, ourcustomersand communities -and the impact we make together.Agile working and work-life balancearen’tjust buzzwordshere;they’repart of how weoperate. Ifyou’relooking for a role where you can make a real difference and still have time for the things that matter most to you,you’vefound it.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead our approach to colleague health and safety. You’ll ensure compliance and best practice across the organisation while helping us embed a positive, proactive safety culture that supports our values and our people.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Leading on all aspects of health and safety strategy and compliance.
• Developing practical, engaging policies and processes that work for everyone.
• Partnering with teams to make safety part of everyday thinking.
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in H&S practices.
• Leading our H&S team

About You

You’re an experienced H&S professional with strong knowledge of legislation and best practice. You’re proactive, adaptable, and confident in influencing at all levels. You care about people and understand how to balance safety with a positive working environment. You’re comfortable working in a dynamic, values-driven organisation.

What We Offer

A culture that values people and purpose. Agile working options to support flexibility and balance. Opportunities for growth and development. A supportive, inclusive environment where your voice matters.

Ready to join us?

If you’re passionate about health and safety and want to work somewhere that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep our people safe and thriving.

What you will get

• Essential car user allowance to support you with car running costs
• Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays plus a holiday buy scheme.
• Company DC pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Company funded access to a health cash plan for those everyday health treatments including optical, dental and much more.

Enhanced sick pay

Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives

Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme.

Learning and development support

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause.

MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so.

MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this.