Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager

HSE Blog; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestry England is seeking a lead for the Biodiversity Programme to drive health and safety software, systems and processes. This fixed-term appointment to March 2029 will oversee DEFRA-funded Biodiversity Programme H&S software and governance, coordinating with staff and partners across sites.

The role requires shaping and embedding H&S systems, evaluating risks and compliance, supporting change, and occasional travel with overnight stays.

Qualifications

• 200-word career statement demonstrating relevant experience.
• Personal statement up to 500 words.
• Communication, influencing, improvement, teamwork and quality-service capability.
• Spoken English and Civil Service nationality eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Shape and embed H&S systems and processes.
• Manage risks to staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors.
• Evaluate compliance, priorities and competence needs.
• Support organisational change and service quality.
• Travel with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Improvement

Teamwork

Quality service

Spoken English

Job description

Lead health and safety software, systems and process improvements for Forestry England's Biodiversity Programme.

Role overview

This fixed-term appointment to March 2029 leads H&S software, systems and processes for the DEFRA-funded Biodiversity Programme.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and embed H&S systems and processes.
• Manage risks to staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors.
• Evaluate compliance, priorities and competence needs.
• Support organisational change and service quality.
• Travel with occasional overnight stays.

Required qualifications

• Relevant experience shown in a 200-word career statement.
• A personal statement up to 500 words.
• Communication, influencing, improvement, teamwork and quality-service capability.
• Spoken English and Civil Service nationality eligibility.

Application details

Blended working requires regular office attendance. Salary is GBP 41,802-44,830 yearly. Apply by 23:55 on 29 November 2026.