Health and Safety Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public agency in the UK seeks a health and safety professional to join their team in Swansea. In this fast-paced role, you'll engage with stakeholders, produce health and safety reports, and ensure compliance with legislation and ISO standards. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and be prepared to work outside normal hours. Benefits include a generous pension contribution and flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence required.
• Ability to support outside normal working hours.
• Experience with ISO 45001 standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Audit health and safety systems and contractors for compliance.
• Investigate accidents and compile statistics.
• Advise stakeholders on health and safety legislation.
• Attend meetings with Trade Unions and regulators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compliance auditing

Risk assessment

Health and safety legislation

Line management

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a health and safety professional in a fast-paced role at the DVLA. You will use your interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders and produce thorough, accurate health and safety reports and risk assessments.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) registers and licenses drivers and vehicles in Great Britain, enforces Vehicle Excise Duty, and provides data and services to support public safety and decision-making. We are committed to delivering simple, secure and efficient services that make a difference to millions of people every day.

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.

Role Details

You will develop, implement, and periodically review 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, ensuring consistent application of processes and procedures. You may undertake line management responsibilities, and will be supported to develop these skills if you have not previously worked as a line manager. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, including support outside normal hours as part of an on-call rota (an allowance is paid). DVLA estates are spread across Morriston, Fforestfach, and Swansea Vale, so a full, valid UK driving licence is essential.

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

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements & Additional Information

Role requires a full, valid UK driving licence due to multiple sites across DVLA estates. You may be required to undertake line management responsibilities. You will be expected to support the business outside of normal working hours as part of an on-call rota with an allowance. For more information on the role, please refer to the role profile (information purposes only; not all elements may be assessed during recruitment).