Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Food Standards Agency; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government safety organization in the UK is looking for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to lead the development of health, safety, and wellbeing policies. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with UK legislation, oversee incident investigations, and provide engaging training sessions. Ideal candidates will have a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification and significant experience in a multi-site organization. Join a dynamic team committed to workplace wellbeing and enjoy benefits including flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working options

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 Health & Safety qualification required.
• Chartered membership of IOSH or application in progress.
• Experience in health and safety within a complex organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in training and using data to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and wellbeing policy development.
• Provide expert advice ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Oversee incident investigations and audits.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Training development

Education

Level 6 Health & Safety qualification

Chartered membership of IOSH

Job description

About Us

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure it is what it says it is, and make it healthier and more sustainable. To achieve this, we need a workplace that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing for every colleague.

The Role

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces? Do you thrive on driving positive change and supporting colleagues? If so, we want you to join our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit as our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative health, safety, and wellbeing policies.
• Provide expert advice to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Oversee incident investigations, audits, and risk management.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and engagement across the Agency.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum Level 6 Health & Safety qualification.
• Chartered membership of IOSH (or application in progress, due within 12 months).
• An IOSH training qualification (or willingness to complete within 6 months).
• Significant experience in health and safety within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in training development and delivery, and using data to drive improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Salary plus Civil Service Pension (employer contribution of 28.97%).
• Flexible working options, including homeworking and compressed hours.
• A supportive environment where your work truly matters.

Ready to make your mark?
Please follow this link Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK to find out more about the role, working at the FSA and in the Civil Service, download our Candidate Pack and apply.

Apply by 1 February 2026 (23:55) and help shape the future of workplace wellbeing at the FSA.