Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Fareham or Swindon/Hybrid working from home

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th May 2025

The opportunity:

Are you a dynamic and talented professional looking to make an impact in the field of Health and Safety? We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join our team.

In this role, you will be managing a team to ensure the effective running of the Health & Safety (H&S) Management System and all of its component parts. Your focus will be on ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies, maintaining a high standard of H&S for all employees and stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in H&S performance, where leadership and senior stakeholder management will be crucial.

What will you be doing?

Your role will involve managing the H&S team and framework to ensure effective implementation of the Zurich UK Policy and compliance with overarching regulatory and legislative standards. You will be focused on Zurich-occupied properties and employees working away from their normal office environment. Effective communication with senior and junior stakeholders will be vital to ensure the necessary support for the H&S program.

You will be responsible for keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments, undertaking root cause analysis of reported incidents to ensure staff physical and mental wellbeing, operating an annual programme of site audits/tests and ensuring remedial activities are carried out in a timely manner. You will oversee an annual risk assessment to ensure the hierarchy of risks facing Zurich is understood and appropriate resource, training and communications is directed to mitigate these.

Your role extends to managing resources to ensure effective design and operation of key H&S processes within the UK and collaborating with local business managers to ensure consistent delivery. You will provide advice, guidance, and support to local Business Managers on H&S issues, acting as a role model for H&S in line with the Zurich Commitment, Zurich’s values and to drive a positive H&S culture across the UK business.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a committed and ambitious individual with appropriate qualifications and practical application in a relatable industry. You should have demonstrable experience of people management, leadership and experience of driving a positive culture within the H&S environment.

As the ideal candidate, you will be personable and capable of building and sustaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority.

Key Requirements:

• People Management experience of H&S professionals. Proven leadership qualities and ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Chartered member of The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
• Comprehensive understanding of H&S legislation, regulation and demonstrable practical application of risk management.

Join us in this exciting journey of fostering a proactive and energetic approach to Health and Safety. Apply now to become a part of our team!

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.