Health and Safety Manager

EPAM; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to work hybrid from their Newcastle office. In this role, you will manage EHS responsibilities across UK and Ireland, collaborating with various teams to assess and implement EHS standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in health and safety management and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, pension plans, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Private medical insurance

Competitive group pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Free Wednesday lunch in-office

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in health and safety management.
• In-depth understanding of relevant EHS legislation and standards.
• Proven ability to develop and implement departmental goals and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with security and safety teams to develop EHS standards.
• Lead EHS projects, including risk assessments and audits.
• Manage injury and illness prevention and investigate incidents.

Skills

Health and Safety management

EHS legislation understanding

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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We have a new position available for a Health and Safety Manager working hybrid from our Newcastle office to support our employees and offices across UK and Ireland.

Working alongside the Regional Security, Health and Safety (SHS) Manager, this role entails managing a broad scope of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) responsibilities, including collaboration with other EHS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), local SHS coordinators and other essential support functions. This position requires innovative thinking and a comprehensive remit to assess, develop, and implement EHS standards for employees in the UK&I, along with strong process improvement skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Regional Security Health and Safety (SHS) Manager, EHS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), local SHS coordinators and support functions to assess, develop and implement EHS standards for employees in the UK and Ireland
• Understand and apply EHS requirements, laws, regulations and best practices related to occupational health and safety
• Lead and coordinate EHS projects to increase awareness and ensure compliance, including risk assessments, audits and EHS campaigns
• Communicate and implement EHS policies and programs among employees and contractors, partnering with internal stakeholders
• Deliver and promote health and safety training at country and site levels, covering topics such as ergonomics, first aid and fire prevention
• Manage injury and illness prevention, investigate incidents, prepare documentation and identify root causes and trends
• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics, participate in inspections, audits and EHS Committee meetings

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of experience in health and safety management, including coordinating dispersed teams (environmental management experience is beneficial)
• In-depth understanding of relevant EHS legislation and standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and implement departmental goals and strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of managing multiple sites remotely and working both independently and as part of a team

WE OFFER

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements