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Health and Safety Manager - Fixed term contract until 24 August 2026 (covering family leave)

Independent Office for Police Conduct

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Job summary

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing critical guidance on health and safety protocols within a multi-site organization, ensuring compliance with legislation and establishing effective training programs. A unique opportunity to influence health and safety practices while managing a dedicated team.

Benefits

27.5 days paid annual leave, increasing with service

Civil Service pension

Flexible working options

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development tailored to your role

Qualifications

Experience delivering H&S advisory and assurance at a tactical level.
Experience of health and safety management in a large, multidisciplinary organization.
Experience of leading health and safety audits.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to H&S Forum and oversee implementation of health and safety regulations.
Line manage and support the Health and Safety Advisor.
Deliver staff training sessions and maintain the health and safety management system.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Training delivery

Health and Safety auditing

Education

NEBOSH National/International Diploma

Grad IOSH or higher

Tools

Health and Safety management systems

Health and Safety Manager - Fixed term contract until 24 August 2026 (covering family leave)

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Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, London, Sale, Wakefield

Job Summary

As a Health and Safety Manager you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive People team working to provide support and guidance on a range of Health and Safety (H&S) protocols.

Job Description

The primary purpose of this role is to provide detailed advice and guidance to the H&S Forum and People Impact and Workforce Planning Assurance Board and work with staff members to oversee the implementation of Health and Safety legislative and best practice requirements throughout the IOPC. You will also Line Manage and support the Health and Safety Advisor. The role will also involve maintaining the health and safety management system, preparation of suitable training materials and the delivery of staff training sessions and implementation of the Annual Plan and H&S Communication Strategy.

The IOPC currently has seven offices in Cardiff, Croydon, Birmingham, London, Sale, Wakefield and Warrington. This role will be part of the People Directorate and will involve collaborative working with a variety of stakeholders including, Estates/FM staff, Operation’s staff, Committee members, and a range of other staff at all sites. There may be required interaction with external suppliers and The HSE. Therefore, this will give you the opportunity to occasionally travel to build these relationships.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide detailed advice and guidance to the H&S Forum and People Impact and Workforce Planning Assurance Board and work with staff members to oversee the implementation of Health and Safety legislative and best practice requirements throughout the IOPC. You will also Line Manage and support the Health and Safety Advisor. The role will also involve maintaining the health and safety management system, preparation of suitable training materials and the delivery of staff training sessions and implementation of the Annual Plan and H&S Communication Strategy.

The IOPC currently has seven offices in Cardiff, Croydon, Birmingham, London, Sale, Wakefield and Warrington. This role will be part of the People Directorate and will involve collaborative working with a variety of stakeholders including, Estates/FM staff, Operation’s staff, Committee members, and a range of other staff at all sites. There may be required interaction with external suppliers and The HSE. Therefore, this will give you the opportunity to occasionally travel to build these relationships.

Person specification

Essential Experience

Experience of delivering H&S advisory and assurance at a tactical level.
Experience of various health and safety management systems within a UK context.
Experience of dealing with staff at all levels verbally and in writing both internally and externally
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of staff
Experience of delivering tailored training and preparing training support materials
Experience of health and safety management in a large organisation, preferably in a multidisciplinary environment and multi-site organisation
Experience of leading a health and safety audit
Experience in developing and implementing effective reporting systems.
Project management skills
Experience of drafting policy
Experience of strategy formulation

Essential Technical

NEBOSH National/International Diploma or equivalent
Grad IOSH or higher
Fire Safety qualification or equivalent experience
Lead H&S auditor qualification or track record of auditing in a large organisation.
Proven excellent written and presentational skills

Desirable Technical

Train the trainer qualification
Line Management experience
Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety management
Chartered membership of IOSH

Alongside your salary of £47,493, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £13,758 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
Civil Service pension
Civil Service maternity leave package
PAM employee assistance programme
Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
Car Leasing Scheme
Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Welsh Network. Pride and LGBTQI+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours

Selection process details

Assessment process

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Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and Values.

Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place early July 2025.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

Name : Nikki O'Connor
Email : recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email : Recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk

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