Health and Safety Manager (part-time)

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity-focused organization in Peterborough is seeking a part-time Health and Safety Manager. The role will promote health and safety within a close-knit team and includes responsibilities such as supporting outdoor activities, managing training programs, and conducting inspections. Applicants should possess a NEBOSH certificate or equivalent and relevant experience. This position emphasizes outdoor work in a conservation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent in health and safety.
• Previous experience as Health and Safety Advisor/Manager in multi-site environment.
• Experience in outdoor settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance, and support on health, safety, and risk management.
• Improve health and safety measures for events and activities.
• Develop and maintain health and safety training programs.
• Review and act upon incidents and accidents.
• Coordinate health and safety performance reports.

Skills

Health and safety advisement

Risk management understanding

Training program development

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification in health and safety

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Health and Safety Manager enthusiastic about the great outdoors, conservation, heritage, and wildlife? This role offers a rare opportunity to join a registered charity committed to offering a diverse array of recreational activities to the local community in an environment rich in wildlife and heritage.

Location: Peterborough

Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (3 days)

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000

Job Title: Health and Safety Manager

Assured Safety Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a charitable organisation offering the position of Health and Safety Manager. This is a part-time position (22.5 hours), based in Peterborough, with the unique opportunity to spend many of your working week outdoors in green open spaces.

As Health and Safety Manager, you will join a close-knit team, promoting a positive health and safety culture and providing direction for health and safety.

Your key responsibilities:

1. Provide advice, guidance, and support to employees and volunteers on all health, safety, and risk management matters.
2. Work with key stakeholders in planning and preparing the events programme, outdoor activities, and educational events to ensure appropriate health and safety measures are implemented.
3. Identify, develop, and maintain a programme of health and safety training for staff and volunteers.
4. Review, investigate, and act upon accidents, incidents, and near misses, including RIDDOR reporting.
5. Coordinate health and safety monitoring and performance, reporting to the Leadership Team and the Board.
6. Lead inspections of all buildings, plant, and public facilities to ensure proper recording and monitoring, and ensure remedial actions are implemented.
7. Ensure fire plans, fire risk assessments, and business continuity plans are current and reflective of personnel or process changes.
8. Review existing policies and practices related to safeguarding and support their development.

About You:

• Hold a minimum qualification of Nebosh Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification in health and safety.
• Have previous experience as a Health and Safety Advisor or Manager in a multi-site environment or for a multifaceted organization.
• Experience working in outdoor spaces, such as agricultural, leisure, events, charity, educational settings, grounds maintenance, or public sector, is desirable but not essential.

Alternatively, if you are enthusiastic about outdoor spaces, sports, wildlife, and creating sustainable environments, we welcome your application.