Health & Safety Manager

NHS; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee health and safety operations across multiple sites. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. Your expertise will guide teams in risk assessments, audits, and safety training, fostering a culture of safety within the organization. If you are a proactive professional with a passion for health and safety, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of staff and clients alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety advice within large organizations.
• Proficient in conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Ability to develop and implement safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety programs and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Conduct audits and inspections to monitor contractor compliance.
• Provide training and guidance on health & safety matters.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Auditing

Fire Safety Management

Environmental Compliance

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Health and Safety

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Membership

Tools

Facilities Management Information System

CAFM Systems

IT Reporting Tools

Job description

Job summary

The Health and Safety Manager will support Atlas on health & safety matters, working closely with specialists within Atlas covering energy, sustainability and fire safety, in managing KPIs for Health & Safety. Duties include the production of risk assessments, advising service users on the management of health & safety, auditing contractors, reviewing RAMS, and issuing permits to work.The Health and Safety Manager will lead the overall monitoring and management of health & safety services for Atlas BFWML, covering a range of sites, both acute and community-based, across several locations. The post holder will be a skilled professional with experience in providing health & safety advice within an organisation of comparable size and complexity.

Main duties of the job

The Health and Safety Manager will be the lead specialist responsible for developing and driving forward Atlas's health and safety programmes. To act as the source of Health and Safety expert advice to Atlas and it's teams. The post will be responsible for planning inspection and audit timetables for at least one year for their teams, in addition to acting as the subject matter expert across strategic level projects and activities, leading and the development and implementation of effective health and safety management systems, compliant with current standards and legislation.The Health and Safety Manager will ensure that Atlas is complying with Service and legislative standards by programs of risk assessment and auditing. Where deficiencies are found to identify the appropriate means of correction and to ensure that the new controls are put in place by the local management team with a confident and self-motivated approach.

About us

The Health and Safety Manager should be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal such as Atlas management and employees, and external stakeholders including direct client representatives and a range of independent contractors and professionals, including appointed architects, quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical consultants and contractors.

The Health and Safety Manager will provide assurance and audit arrangements to demonstrate compliance to all relevant standards and legal compliance requirements.

The Health and Safety Manager will have autonomy to work within agreed boundaries to execute any actions required to manage the service and ensure compliance. Therefore, the post holder will be required to act on their own initiative and must have the confidence and ability to refer issues to the correct and most appropriate agencies when necessary and to escalate to the relevant Atlas Head of Service and /or Director as appropriate.

You will need excellent IT skills and have the ability to produce and present reports. Working closely with our Client base, IPCC, clinical users, and external organisations you will Atlas BFWML meet their legislative obligations, supporting on matters such as:

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,995 to £69,661 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-ATL15-25

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

blackpool

FY38NR

Job description Job responsibilities

Reviewing ongoing performance levels from data/reports produced by the Facilities Management Information System /Quality Assurance system. Initiating appropriate actions to ensure agreed performance standards are maintained including if necessary, producing and implementing service improvement plans.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and site-specific health, safety, and welfare policies.

Maintain formal and informal communications with Ward/Departmental Managers related to service activities.

Use IT systems to provide/monitor data within the Quality Assurance, CAFM and other management reporting systems.

Aid in monitoring electrical and mechanical services safety compliance through engineering knowledge and experience.

Monitor contractor compliance by way of audits and inspections plus where required review of construction documents.

Monitor and maintain emergency planning documentation (EPRR) ensuring that it meets the needs of Atlas, our clients and others affected, also that the documents are in line with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Assist in environmental and sustainability planning to assist our clients in meeting their legislative duties.

Any other appropriate duties as requested by the Head of Estates.

Develop and deliver both in-house and nationally accredited qualifications as required by Atlas BFWML

Be able to assist with on-call and out-of-hour requirements as necessary.

To provide guidance and advice on mandatory health and safety training for Atlas staff on an annual basis and in accordance with legislation

Manage aspects of the permit to work system for engineering and construction works.

Work with estates engineering to aid in development of safety systems and risk assessments.

Conduct assessments/audits of construction contractor documentation.

Conduct construction-based audits and inspections around the site.

To assist with risk assessments for Atlas and the Client as needed

Support Atlas Capital Developments team in producing preconstruction information and designers residual risk registers in advance of construction works.

Assist with the development of access cleaning and maintenance strategies for construction works.

Ensure all Operations and Maintenance manuals that are provided are adequate and meet the needs of future maintenance.

Attend appropriate internal functions and meetings with the Trust and at appropriate external functions and meetings.

Assist with diagnostic work to resolve operational issues and needs regarding health & safety matters.

Liaise with Specialist Sub Contractors and relevant contractors that may be engaged in health & safety requirements for Atlas or in delivering CDM.

Assess AutoCAD designs provided by contractors to ensure their relevance where required by the Health and Safety Manager.

Monitor construction projects by means of auditing in line with requirements identified under CDM and where necessary assist in investigations.

Production of reports as required for Atlas OMG and Board, and the Trust and as part of corporate governance reporting framework, in relation to health & safety matters.

Ensure all relevant records are kept up to date.

Provide guidance and identify the necessary training for staff and apprentices to develop additional skills to improve the persons abilities and overall effectiveness.

Use effective communication channels between Atlas and the Client/organisation in relation to health & safety specialist advice.

Assist with health & safety advice to Atlas Clients and the team, aiding in resolution of enquiries or problems that may occur.

Job description Job responsibilities

Reviewing ongoing performance levels from data/reports produced by the Facilities Management Information System /Quality Assurance system. Initiating appropriate actions to ensure agreed performance standards are maintained including if necessary, producing and implementing service improvement plans.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and site-specific health, safety, and welfare policies.

Maintain formal and informal communications with Ward/Departmental Managers related to service activities.

Use IT systems to provide/monitor data within the Quality Assurance, CAFM and other management reporting systems.

Aid in monitoring electrical and mechanical services safety compliance through engineering knowledge and experience.

Monitor contractor compliance by way of audits and inspections plus where required review of construction documents.

Monitor and maintain emergency planning documentation (EPRR) ensuring that it meets the needs of Atlas, our clients and others affected, also that the documents are in line with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Assist in environmental and sustainability planning to assist our clients in meeting their legislative duties.

Any other appropriate duties as requested by the Head of Estates.

Develop and deliver both in-house and nationally accredited qualifications as required by Atlas BFWML

Be able to assist with on-call and out-of-hour requirements as necessary.

To provide guidance and advice on mandatory health and safety training for Atlas staff on an annual basis and in accordance with legislation

Manage aspects of the permit to work system for engineering and construction works.

Work with estates engineering to aid in development of safety systems and risk assessments.

Conduct assessments/audits of construction contractor documentation.

Conduct construction-based audits and inspections around the site.

To assist with risk assessments for Atlas and the Client as needed

Support Atlas Capital Developments team in producing preconstruction information and designers residual risk registers in advance of construction works.

Assist with the development of access cleaning and maintenance strategies for construction works.

Ensure all Operations and Maintenance manuals that are provided are adequate and meet the needs of future maintenance.

Attend appropriate internal functions and meetings with the Trust and at appropriate external functions and meetings.

Assist with diagnostic work to resolve operational issues and needs regarding health & safety matters.

Liaise with Specialist Sub Contractors and relevant contractors that may be engaged in health & safety requirements for Atlas or in delivering CDM.

Assess AutoCAD designs provided by contractors to ensure their relevance where required by the Health and Safety Manager.

Monitor construction projects by means of auditing in line with requirements identified under CDM and where necessary assist in investigations.

Production of reports as required for Atlas OMG and Board, and the Trust and as part of corporate governance reporting framework, in relation to health & safety matters.

Ensure all relevant records are kept up to date.

Provide guidance and identify the necessary training for staff and apprentices to develop additional skills to improve the persons abilities and overall effectiveness.

Use effective communication channels between Atlas and the Client/organisation in relation to health & safety specialist advice.

Assist with health & safety advice to Atlas Clients and the team, aiding in resolution of enquiries or problems that may occur.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• A degree, or equivalent in health and safety (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Occ. Safety & Health (IOSH)
• Chartered Building or Engineering Qualification
• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Diploma 1 & 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (preferably at Member level)
• Competency certificate for carrying out environmental monitoring - Noise, Light and dust/chemicals
• Competency certificate for working in confined spaces
• Basic M&H qualification Current or expired qualification in First Aid
• Registered Safety Practitioner National register overseen by IOSH
• Chartered Member of IOSH
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Knowledge & Experience: Specialist Essential

• High level of competence using Microsoft Office Suite in particular, excel, word and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Experience of working with an NHS infrastructure
• Auditing experience

Knowledge & Experience: General Essential

• High level of competence using Microsoft Office Suite in particular, excel, word and PowerPoint.
• A high standard of written skills, evident in report writing.
• Experience of construction management in general
• Experience of fire safety management within complex buildings.
• Good information presentation skills, evident in use of graphics and design of reports
• Ability to produce high quality reports.

Desirable

• Experience of working with an NHS infrastructure
• Auditing experience
• n report writing. Experience of constructionmanagement in general Experienced Principal Designer capable of managing CDM both client and contractor side.

Knowledge & Experience: Specialist Essential

• Excellent knowledge and experience of health & safety and fire safety legislation, regulations and relevant codes of practice and experience of implementing safety management systems.
• Experience of completing Risk Assessments for safety, environmental and residual risk registers in construction
• Experience of delivering Training to employees and others both in house and nationally accredited.
• Understanding of risk assessment and safe system of work development techniques for general safety fire and environmental management
• Knowledge and experience of emergency planning and development of emergency planning documentation development.
• Knowledge of risk management tools and approaches.
• Experience in preparing and completing safety audits and implementing action plans to meet audit findings.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of incident reporting and risk management systems including (DATIX)
• Good working knowledge of the role of regulators in the health sector e.g.: NHS England / NHS Improvement, Care Quality Commission and CCGs
• Understanding of the application of Health Technical Memorandums (HTM)and the role they play within similar Guidance including related legislation and guidance.
• Developing task specific risk assessments and the identification of best practice
• Fully conversant with CDM and management of contractors plus operating in principal design
• CAFM system experience

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• A degree, or equivalent in health and safety (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Occ. Safety & Health (IOSH)
• Chartered Building or Engineering Qualification
• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Diploma 1 & 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (preferably at Member level)
• Competency certificate for carrying out environmental monitoring - Noise, Light and dust/chemicals
• Competency certificate for working in confined spaces
• Basic M&H qualification Current or expired qualification in First Aid
• Registered Safety Practitioner National register overseen by IOSH
• Chartered Member of IOSH
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Knowledge & Experience: Specialist Essential

• High level of competence using Microsoft Office Suite in particular, excel, word and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Experience of working with an NHS infrastructure
• Auditing experience

Knowledge & Experience: General Essential

• High level of competence using Microsoft Office Suite in particular, excel, word and PowerPoint.
• A high standard of written skills, evident in report writing.
• Experience of construction management in general
• Experience of fire safety management within complex buildings.
• Good information presentation skills, evident in use of graphics and design of reports
• Ability to produce high quality reports.

Desirable

• Experience of working with an NHS infrastructure
• Auditing experience
• n report writing. Experience of constructionmanagement in general Experienced Principal Designer capable of managing CDM both client and contractor side.

Knowledge & Experience: Specialist Essential

• Excellent knowledge and experience of health & safety and fire safety legislation, regulations and relevant codes of practice and experience of implementing safety management systems.
• Experience of completing Risk Assessments for safety, environmental and residual risk registers in construction
• Experience of delivering Training to employees and others both in house and nationally accredited.
• Understanding of risk assessment and safe system of work development techniques for general safety fire and environmental management
• Knowledge and experience of emergency planning and development of emergency planning documentation development.
• Knowledge of risk management tools and approaches.
• Experience in preparing and completing safety audits and implementing action plans to meet audit findings.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of incident reporting and risk management systems including (DATIX)
• Good working knowledge of the role of regulators in the health sector e.g.: NHS England / NHS Improvement, Care Quality Commission and CCGs
• Understanding of the application of Health Technical Memorandums (HTM)and the role they play within similar Guidance including related legislation and guidance.
• Developing task specific risk assessments and the identification of best practice
• Fully conversant with CDM and management of contractors plus operating in principal design
• CAFM system experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

blackpool

FY38NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

blackpool

FY38NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)