Health, Safety, Fire and Security Manager

NHS Jobs; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Lowestoft is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Fire and Security Manager. The successful candidate will develop and lead health and safety audits, manage systems for effective reporting, and conduct complex risk assessments. This role also involves delivering training programs and promoting a positive safety culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting complex risk assessments.
• Ability to develop and lead health and safety initiatives.
• Familiarity with legislative changes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead health and safety audits.
• Advise on legislative changes and ensure compliance.
• Conduct complex risk assessments.

Job description

Health, Safety, Fire and Security Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and lead health and safety and fire audits, along with workplace inspection programmes.
2. Manage systems to capture audit and inspection data for effective reporting and monitoring.
3. Conduct complex risk assessments and support operational teams in implementation.
4. Track health & safety risks, incidents, and improvement initiatives.
5. Advise on legislative changes and ensure compliance, informing the Associate Director of Estates and Facilities of risks.
6. Implement health, safety, fire, and security communication plans.
7. Promote a positive safety culture organization-wide.
8. Assist departmental managers with risk assessments and monitor action plans.
9. Prepare and present health, safety, fire, and security reports at various forums.
10. Analyze incident data for trends and lead investigations into incidents.
11. Support investigations of violence and abuse towards staff.
12. Contribute to strategic planning and performance improvement projects.
13. Communicate safety performance through presentations and reports.
14. Negotiate with staff and groups to ensure compliance.
15. Coordinate with health and safety enforcement agencies.
16. Attend and contribute to safety meetings.
17. Support incident reporting and analysis, including legal and regulatory reporting.
18. Assist with accreditation and assessment programmes like CQC.
19. Provide safety advice via phone and email.
20. Ensure safety regulations are maintained and up-to-date across estates.
21. Develop and review safety policies, procedures, and work systems.
22. Lead on Lone Worker safety initiatives.

Teaching and Training Responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver health and safety and fire training programs.
2. Maintain training records and report to managers.
3. Recruit and train Safety Champions, Fire Marshals, and First Aiders.
4. Lead safety awareness campaigns and facilitate workshops.

All staff are expected to demonstrate our values: Compassion, Action, Respect, and Everyone, which underpin our culture and work practices.