Health and Safety Service Manager

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bath seeks a Health and Safety Service Manager to provide strategic leadership in Health and Safety matters. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing risk assessments, and delivering training programs. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and have significant experience in a healthcare environment. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing program

Competitive salary

Holistic support for health

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading and managing a Health and Safety team.
• Experience developing and implementing audit systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Health and Safety advice across the organisation.
• Lead risk assessment programs for non-clinical areas.
• Develop and implement Trust-wide Health and Safety training programs.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Oral presentation skills

Management experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered NEBOSH or IOSH

Leadership / Management qualification

Job description

Job Summary

As Health and Safety Service Manager you will provide advice on Health and Safety matters to the Trust, providing expert Health and Safety advice across the organisation and strategic leadership and direction for the management of Health and Safety at RUH.

We are looking for individuals who hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety and have experience as a safety professional with knowledge of working within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

The Health and Safety Manager is required to interpret relevant legislation and guidance in order to support the development and implementation of Trust wide policies and procedures on behalf of the Divisional Directors, Executive Directors and the Trust Board.

You will be responsible for demonstrating that the Trust is compliant with health and safety legislation and standards through programs of risk assessment and auditing, whilst ensuring the monitoring of Health and Safety performance.

Provide appropriate expertise to deliver professional and reliable advice at strategic and operational levels.

You will be responsible for leading the management of the risk assessment program for non-clinical areas to ensure risk compliance and maintaining oversight of all non-clinical accidents, incidents and near miss events.

You will be the subject matter expert leading the strategic work of the Health and Safety Committee in collaboration with the Chair, equally facilitating the development and delivery of a suitable and sufficient Trust wide Health and Safety training programme.

The role involves direct interactions with enforcing authorities, preparing legal cases, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in Health and Safety, including the delivery of a 'Fit Testing' program with appropriate governance and oversight. This position requires collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure adherence to statutory and best practice arrangements.

About Us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Chartered NEBOSH or IOSH Professional (CMIOSH) or working towards

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Leadership / Management qualification

Knowledge (Essential)

• Significant experience leading and managing a Health and Safety team

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Experience developing and implementing audit systems

Values (Essential)

• Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can.

Specific Skills (Essential)

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including preparing reports and papers for internal and external use.

Specific Skills (Desirable)

• A working knowledge of relevant legislation governing assaults, acquisitive crime and fraud.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Estates and Facilities, Royal United Hospital, Bath, BA1 3NG

Website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

Job Details

Date posted: 17 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 427-7524172-A-A

Job location: Estates and Facilities, Royal United Hospital, Bath, BA1 3NG