Health and Safety Manager - 12 Month FTC

SAGA PLC; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider for seniors in Folkestone is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager. The role involves defining health and safety principles, evaluating practices, and developing policies to ensure a safe workplace. Candidates should have strong knowledge of legislation and a proactive approach to accident prevention. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Company performance related annual bonus – Up to 5%

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE management and risk-based approach.
• Ability to develop and implement Health and Safety Management systems.
• Experience in conducting safety audits and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Define principles of health and safety for the organization.
• Evaluate current practices and develop action plans to mitigate risks.
• Provide advice and support on health and safety matters.

Skills

Proactive approach

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Chartered Member of IOSH

NEBOSH Occupational Safety & Health Diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Defining clear principles of health and safety for Saga, to drive a culture of proactive health and safety management, promoting a safe workplace environment, for office, remote and field colleagues
• Evaluating current practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk
• Development of action plans to mitigate risks
• Developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with HS legislation, regulations and standards
• Supporting and overseeing the implementation of recommended action plans
• Creating a communication strategy that promotes awareness of health and safety matters and accident prevention to non‑safety professionals
• Building team capability to be able to investigate near misses, accidents or incidents to discover root causes; recommend mitigation actions, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Providing advice, guidance, and support on all aspects of health and safety
• Advising on the development of risk assessments and risk control measures
• Providing regular reporting on safety performance and incidents, presenting findings to key stakeholders, including to the Board
• Supporting in the development and delivery of training and education programmes to enhance the awareness and ensure competence of directors, managers, colleagues, contractors etc.
• Identifying trends of health and safety inquiries within the organisation, adopting a proactive stance in resolving issues and concerns.
• Collaboration and consultation across the business to continually improve the occupational physical and mental health of colleagues, implementing preventative and reactive controls where appropriate.
• Support key programmes and projects in relation to HS, adding value, continuously improving standards, and adequately controlling risk, while focussing on business need to find optimum and pragmatic solutions.
• Providing an independent and competent HS capability for Saga to ensure that all key partners meet good practice and legal requirements as part of good corporate governance.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to monitor the status of compliance, identifying risks and issues.
• Representing Saga, as and when required, at selected meetings involving key stakeholders.
• Advising in the management and response to health and safety breaches, incidents, and emergencies.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health & Safety Executive (HSE) standards and compliance obligations that affect the workplace
• Developing and supporting reporting in alignment with our mandatory and voluntary compliance obligations.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Member of IOSH (preferred)
• NEBOSH Occupational Safety & Health Diploma
• Experience in HSE management and in-depth understanding of UK H&S legislation and a pragmatic risk‑based approach to advising and applying this.
• Experience in the development and implementation of a Health and Safety Management system (preferred)
• Solid understanding of safety culture
• Proactive approach, prioritising preventing accidents and incidents before they occur
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective safety management systems and undertake risk assessments.
• Experience of conducting safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards
• Able to undertake incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Detail oriented, ensuring no potential hazards are overlooked
• Ability to balance attention to detail while understanding broader context and perspective.
• Able to deliver safety and awareness training.
• Prioritise workload, ability to manage priorities and conflicting demands.
• Strong communicator and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and results‑driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

About Saga

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. In this team we work mainly from Folkestone and tend to have a pattern of at least 3 days per week. When we do come together as a team, it allows us to grow and learn plus it is a great opportunity to socialise and celebrate too!. Over the past 70 years we have become the UK’s specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high‑quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine. We aim to be the most‑trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. We are committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age‑Friendly Employer Pledge; we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave – 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus – Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform