Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation in Swansea is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee health and safety policies, conduct audits, and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in auditing to ISO standards. Offering a competitive salary of £35,663 per annum, excellent career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day

Access to staff discount portal

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving licence required.
• Confident communicator engaging with stakeholders.
• Experience auditing to ISO-accredited standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit health and safety systems for compliance.
• Review CDM project activities and assess RAMS.
• Investigate accidents and compile reports.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical approach

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety

Job description

Job Description

Health and Safety Manager

Location: Swansea

Salary: £35,663 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 19th October 2025

Do you have experience of working within a fast-paced health and safety role?

Can you use your excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders?

Are you confident with producing thorough, accurate health and safety reports and risk assessments?

The Role

• You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and periodic review of health and safety policies, procedures, safe systems of work, method statements, and risk assessments, in line with core health and safety competencies and ISO 45001 standards.
• You will provide specialist advice and support to internal and external stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring consistent application of health and safety processes and procedures.
• You will also lead on internal audits and statutory compliance reviews, including thorough assessments of principal service partners and contractors to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• You will investigate accidents and near-miss incidents, generating corrective action reports for those responsible to make the required improvements.
• You will conduct reviews of on-site CDM project activities carried out by service providers, including the assessment of submitted RAMS, to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulatory requirements.

They may require you to undertake line management responsibilities, and you would be supported to develop these skills if you have not previously worked as a line manager.

This is a fast-paced, varied role in which no two days are the same. You will join a supportive, knowledgeable, close-knit team, in which you will be encouraged to develop your skills and excel in your role and career.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit health and safety systems, contractors, and service partners for statutory compliance.
• Review CDM project activities and assess RAMS for regulatory adherence.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; report injury claims and compile statistics.
• Maintain Health and Safety Management System aligned with ISO 45001.
• Generate and track Corrective Action Reports to resolve non-compliance.
• Advise stakeholders on health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Develop internal health and safety communications and campaigns.
• Attend meetings with Trade Unions, regulators, and partners to support safety initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• A full valid UK driving licence
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or equivalent qualification (mandatory)
• Health and Safety Lead auditor (if not already, you must be willing to work towards this when in role)

They are looking for a confident and articulate communicator who can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. You remain professional under pressure, showing sound judgement and a solutions-focused mindset.

You take a structured, analytical approach to your work and can produce and critically assess reports, risk assessments, and method statements to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. This includes reviewing on-site Construction Design and Management (CDM) activities and assessing submitted Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) from service providers.

You have experience auditing to ISO-accredited standards and will proactively conduct audits of internal systems, service partners, and contractors to ensure statutory compliance.

They are seeking someone highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales. You are self-motivated, pragmatic, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on health and safety excellence.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where they encourage a great work-life balance.

To Apply

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