Health & Safety Manager

Bidvest Noonan; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety initiatives across client sites. The role requires developing safety programs, ensuring compliance with legal and client requirements, and fostering a culture of safety excellence. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Health and Safety and practical experience in risk management. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing health and safety across multiple client sites.
• Ability to develop and maintain health & safety programs.
• Experience in conducting incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement health & safety plans based on contractual requirements.
• Manage compliance with legal obligations and client expectations.
• Engage with staff to promote a culture of safety excellence.

Skills

Practical experience in implementing Risk Management Systems

Full clean driving licence

Education

Primary Degree in Health and Safety

Job description

The role will support Bidvest Noonan's nationwide contracts. The position will be based in the London office and will involve travel. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for managing health and safety across the company's activities on client sites.

This includes developing and maintaining the health & safety programme for the contract, ensuring cross-functional compliance, and supporting the Noonan management team in fostering a culture of compliance and excellence.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, promote, and lead health & safety implementation plans in line with contractual requirements.
• Manage legal obligations and client expectations according to industry best practices.
• Drive objectives for Noonan and client expectations on-site.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of site-specific risk assessments and permit-to-work systems to meet regulatory and corporate standards.
• Promote compliance and continuous improvement through auditing and staff training.
• Engage with staff to cultivate and maintain a culture of safety excellence.
• Conduct, manage, and review incident investigations.
• Review process and equipment changes for potential health & safety impacts.
• Monitor and report on relevant contractual KPIs.
• Engage with clients to ensure contractual requirements are met.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Practical experience in implementing Risk Management Systems.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Primary Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Health and Safety.

Desired Professional Qualifications & Training

• Safe Pass
• PSDP
• PSCS
• Manual Handling Trainer
• Office Ergonomics and VDU Assessor
• Environmental Knowledge
• Train the Trainer
• Auditor

Desired Professional Affiliations

• Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) or working towards this accreditation.

Bidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and provide them with the resources, training, and support needed to excel.

We prioritize people. Our staff are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognize their successes regularly. At Bidvest Noonan, we aim to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported, enabling them to reach their potential and positively impact our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and diverse backgrounds and identities.