Health & Safety Manager

A&O Shearman; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for their London office. The role involves developing strategies for H&S improvement, managing the ISO 45001 system, and overseeing health and safety operations. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in health and safety management within professional services.

Benefits

Pension

Health insurance

Wellbeing resources

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience managing H&S in a professional services environment.
• Experience with ISO 45001 Safety Management Systems.
• Ability to influence and negotiate within a matrix-management structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety strategies to improve H&S performance.
• Lead the ISO 45001 Safety Management System transition.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations to manage HSE risks.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Degree in Health and Safety

Job description

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join our London office. Reporting to the Global Head of Environmental Sustainability and the Global Head of Resilience, this role will be a leader and trusted advisor on health and safety (H&S) management and the development and maintenance of H&S culture in the workplace. You will hold responsibility for the UK Safety Management System, including strategy, continual improvement, operational H&S management, and relationships, including developing and implementing initiatives, projects, and data analysis.

Role and responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety strategies, objectives, projects, and plans to improve H&S performance.
• Lead and develop the ISO 45001 Safety Management System, including the transition to the new London office building in 2026.
• Manage the H&S budget for operational and capital expenditure.
• Oversee UK health and safety data systems and records, ensuring timely and quality data input.
• Analyze H&S data from UK and global activities.
• Develop H&S communications and engagement strategies, and present reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Report or share data with internal and external bodies.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to manage HSE risks.
• Manage HSE training programs and online software training for fire wardens, first aiders, etc.
• Supervise team members responsible for First Aid supplies and workstation equipment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to respond to client and business requests.
• Audit contractors for safety compliance.
• Manage workstation assessments and ergonomic equipment orders.
• Collaborate with HR and Occupational Health on H&S and wellbeing objectives.
• Lead H&S aspects of business continuity situations like evacuations and floods.

Key requirements

• Experience managing H&S in a professional services environment.
• Experience with ISO 45001 Safety Management Systems.
• Experience working within a small team.
• Ability to influence and negotiate within a matrix-management structure.
• High motivation to improve performance.
• Ability to work under pressure during incidents and daily activities.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with trend identification and initiatives.
• Excellent engagement and communication skills across all levels.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Degree in Health and Safety.
• Chartered MIOSH or working towards Chartership.

We support candidates with disabilities or health conditions during the recruitment process. Please contact our recruitment team for assistance.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our benefits include pension, health insurance, wellbeing resources, and flexible working arrangements, among others.

Our hybrid working model requires a minimum of 60% office presence (approximately three days per week).