Health and Safety Manager - Management Systems

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to enhance their Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Management System. This permanent role offers the chance to ensure compliance and improve operational standards across the UK. You will be pivotal in aligning the system with business needs and managing stakeholder expectations. If you are passionate about health and safety and have the skills to influence at all levels, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dedicated team focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in health and safety.
• Knowledge of UK H&S legislation, HSG 65, ISO45001.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and consistency of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Management System content.
• Provide technical advice and manage communication regarding system updates.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Auditing

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Equivalent Health and Safety Qualification

Job description

Health and Safety Manager - Management Systems, Bedfordshire

Client: National Highways

Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: accbb12f82d5

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Your new role

National Highways has an excellent opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join our team in Safety, Engineering & Standards (SES) on a permanent basis. The Health and Safety Manager will support the management of the National Highways Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System and contribute to continuous improvement. The role involves managing and creating content for the system, ensuring legal compliance and relevance to National Highways as an employer, network operator, and client.

Please note that this role can be based from any of our UK offices, but travel to Bedfordshire for meetings will be required.

Requirements:

• Full driving license with no more than 3 points, valid during employment

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency and quality of the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Management System content, aligning with other policies and procedures.
• Ensure the system is usable and effectively utilized by stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice on the system's content.
• Manage communication regarding revisions and updates to the system.
• Align the system with key risks and business needs of National Highways.
• Manage stakeholder expectations regarding the system.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Knowledge of UK H&S legislation, HSG 65, ISO45001
• Experience in creating and revising management systems
• Auditing experience (desirable)
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines
• Effective communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels

About Us

Safety, Engineering and Standards (SES) supports world-class operational delivery and technical advice for the road network, fostering innovation and development within the Strategic Road Network. Join our dedicated and professional teams leading in technical services, health and safety, sustainability, and diversity.