Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lead

Addition; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking a Health and Wellbeing Manager to drive safety and wellbeing initiatives. This hybrid role involves owning and evolving the health, safety, and wellbeing strategy, while fostering a proactive, people-first culture. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH qualification and have a strong background in health and safety leadership, with a passion for mental health and workplace inclusion. This influential role offers the chance to make a significant impact during a period of transformation.

Responsibilities

• Owning and evolving the health, safety and wellbeing strategy across the business.
• Embedding a proactive, people-first approach that goes beyond compliance.
• Leading risk assessments, audits, investigations and emergency readiness.
• Driving continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and practical action plans.
• Designing and delivering wellbeing initiatives covering physical, mental and emotional health.
• Coordinating company-wide campaigns, events and awareness programmes throughout the year.
• Working closely with People, Workplace, Comms and leadership teams to shape culture.
• Using data and insights to measure impact and refine wellbeing initiatives.
• Championing safety and wellbeing as a core part of the employee experience and EVP.

Skills

NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Safety

Solid background in health and safety leadership, ideally with a wellbeing focus

Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice

Experience building and running wellbeing programmes in a corporate environment

Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions

Passion for mental health, inclusion and creating positive workplace culture

Job description

Introduction

Introduction

This organisation is in the middle of a major transformation, reshaping how a national institution operates and supports its people. This role sits right at the heart of that change, helping to build a safer, healthier and more inclusive workplace where wellbeing is more than a tick-box exercise.

Role Overview

Role Overview :

• Location : UK-based (hybrid working)
• Package : £60 000 - £65 000 p / a + benefits
• Industry : Entertainment / Gaming / Public Goods

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning and evolving the health, safety and wellbeing strategy across the business
• Embedding a proactive, people-first approach that goes beyond compliance
• Leading risk assessments, audits, investigations and emergency readiness
• Driving continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and practical action plans
• Designing and delivering wellbeing initiatives covering physical, mental and emotional health
• Coordinating company-wide campaigns, events and awareness programmes throughout the year
• Working closely with People, Workplace, Comms and leadership teams to shape culture
• Using data and insights to measure impact and refine wellbeing initiatives
• Championing safety and wellbeing as a core part of the employee experience and EVP

Main Skills Needed

Main Skills Needed :

• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Safety
• Solid background in health and safety leadership, ideally with a wellbeing focus
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice
• Experience building and running wellbeing programmes in a corporate environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions
• Passion for mental health, inclusion and creating positive workplace culture

What’s in It for You

What’s in It for You :

• A genuinely influential role with visibility across the organisation
• The chance to shape long-term culture during a period of transformation
• Support to introduce new ideas rather than just maintain the status quo
• A collaborative, inclusive environment that values wellbeing properly
• The opportunity to work on initiatives that have a meaningful, measurable impact

Call to Action

Call to Action :

Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?