Health And Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre services provider is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to ensure legal compliance and promote a positive safety culture. The role involves strategic oversight of Health and Safety systems, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and proven experience in Health and Safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in completing Health and Safety management audits.
• Proven experience in a Health and Safety role promoting cultural change.
• Ability to provide authoritative advice on Health and Safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and review Health and Safety legislation for compliance.
• Implement Health and Safety Management systems to improve performance.
• Oversee audits and establish action plans with SMART objectives.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Risk management

Training and coaching

Operational excellence

Education

Formal tertiary qualification in Engineering, Health and Safety or Scientific discipline

Job description

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The Health and Safety Manager will act as the Responsible Person for all Health and Safety matters across Global Switch, identifying and responding to current legal and best practice requirements. They will provide professional health and safety leadership within Global Switch, at all levels of the business, and set the strategic direction for effective Health and Safety management and appropriate workplace wellbeing programmes for Global Switch employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new, and upcoming Health and Safety legislation and ensure that Global Switch has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements.
• Identify and work to provide an effective health and safety related training regime across the business.
• Ensure compliance requirements are being controlled, documented, and maintained in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Oversee and undertake audits where appropriate and ensure an action plan with SMART objectives is established to address issues identified.
• Review and develop all aspects of Global Switch's health, safety and wellbeing policies and activity, and ensure that it is implemented consistently across the organisation.
• Implement, monitor, and advise on strategic Health and Safety Management systems, improving performance and delivering a positive safety culture across the organisation.
• Work proactively with managers and other key employees to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of health, safety, and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility.

About You

With an eagle eye for detail and a strong commitment to operational excellence, you are someone who takes pride in maintaining a seamless and efficient working environment. Your adaptability allows you to thrive in a fast-paced setting, and your eagerness to learn keeps you updated with the latest industry practices.

Key Requirements:

• Formal tertiary qualification in an Engineering, Health and Safety or Scientific discipline
• Experience in completing Health and Safety management audits and implementing action plan to meet audit findings
• Recent proven experience of working in a Health and Safety role at a similar level and bringing about culture change within an organisation
• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring to develop Health and Safety knowledge and expertise
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Health, Safety, and risk management
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on Health and Safety and risk management issues

You might not know it, but you use a data centre like Global Switch every day. Whether you're browsing the web, streaming, playing a game, or simply making a purchase, you are relying on data centres around the world. Global Switch is a trusted name in the industry, with over 20 years of experience and a commitment to long-term partnerships and sustainability.

We value excellence and teamwork, and we always strive to deliver the best customer service and satisfaction. We are a team of skilled and passionate professionals, proud of who we are and what we do. Joining us means becoming part of a team that values learning and growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, Global Switch is committed to providing a working culture that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process and working environment.