Health & Safety Manager

Birmingham Newman University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Birmingham Newman University is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead our health and safety management systems, promote safe working practices and develop standards across the university. The role requires a Chartered IOSH member with NEBOSH National General Certificate and experience with UK H&S legislation.

This is a full-time post, though job-share and part-time applications will be considered. Closing date: 4 September 2026. Interviews: 22 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Chartered IOSH member with UK H&S experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Experience in promoting safe working practices and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain H&S management systems and policies.
• Perform audits, risk assessments, and investigations as required.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training and inductions.

Skills

Chartered IOSH member

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Birmingham Newman University has an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join our growing, ambitious and diverse University, named the Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the University’s Health and Safety management systems and promoting safe working practices. They will develop and maintain health and safety standards; provide advice and guidance regarding compliance with relevant statutory requirements, legislation and regulations, and promote best practice in accordance with sector and professional standards. Key responsibilities will also include policy development, performing health and safety audits, supporting investigations, reviewing and where appropriate undertaking risk assessments and DSE’s, lead or participate in working groups for the delivery of specific health, safety and wellbeingprojects. They will also be required to prepare and present Health & Safety reports. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering effective health and safety and related training, including staff health & safety inductions.

The successful applicant will be a Chartered member of IOSH or an equivalent body and must have NEBOSH (National Examining Board for Occupational Safety and Health) National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum. Experience of UK H&S legislation and best practice along with relevant practical experience in managing H&S in the workplace. Previous experience in Higher Education would be advantageous but not essential.

This is a full-time role but job-share and part-time applications would be considered.

Closing date for applications: 4 September 2026

Interviews will take place: 22 September 2026

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities, chaplaincy and spiritual care, and library services. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.