Health & Safety Manager

Ann Summers; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is seeking a Health & Safety and Facilities Manager. This hybrid role involves 2 days visiting stores and 3 days working from home, with additional days at the head office in Surrey. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Health & Safety management in a fast-paced environment and be proactive in creating a safe workplace. Benefits include a 50% staff discount and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Paid day off for your Birthday

33 days holidays including Bank Holidays

Wellbeing programme

Colleague social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager, ideally in retail or hospitality.
• Qualified Fire Risk Assessor.
• Strong commercial acumen with budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Health & Safety matters.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and manage fire safety.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Fire Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Proactive Mindset

Job description

Health & Safety and Facilities Manager

Hybrid role - 2 days a week visiting stores, 3 days a week working from home. 2 days a month at head office in Surrey.

We have some great benefits worth getting excited about… 50% staff discount, colleague social events, and a paid day off for your Birthday, just to name a few!

We’re looking for a brilliant Health and Safety Manager with proven experience leading the delivery of the Health & Safety and Facilities strategy in a fast-paced, people-focused business. The ideal candidate should be proactive, hands-on, eager to take on new challenges, and make a real difference.

Leading a small team, this role is responsible for creating a safe and efficient working environment, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and wellbeing are prioritized.

If you’re currently in a H&S management role, take pride in your work, and are proactive and solution-oriented, this could be a great opportunity for you!

About Ann Summers

We’re the rule breakers, the boundary pushers, and the game changers. Renowned for our incredible toys, gorgeous lingerie, and expert advice, we are a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER, live to PUSH BOUNDARIES, get kicks out of MAKING IT HAPPEN, and are ALWAYS INCLUSIVE.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on all areas of Health & Safety
• Conduct fire risk assessments in line with regulations
• Act as Senior First Aider and Fire Warden, conducting fire alarm tests and evacuation drills
• Manage First Aiders and Fire Wardens across the business
• Deliver and support risk assessments
• Review and improve Health and Safety policies
• Advise the Risk Committee on legislation implications
• Partner with business leads on facilities/maintenance budgets
• Ensure compliance with RIDDOR and investigate accidents
• Manage maintenance issues and contractor relationships
• Assist with security inspections at head office
• Support budgeting and control department costs
• Conduct H&S inductions for new colleagues
• Contribute to business continuity planning

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager, preferably in Retail, Leisure, or Hospitality
• Qualified Fire Risk Assessor
• Experience working with Local Authorities and Fire Officers
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing budgets
• Knowledge of PPM and vendor management
• Experience managing external suppliers and contractors
• Hands-on results-oriented approach
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability
• Resourceful with a proactive mindset

At Ann Summers, we embrace inclusion, diversity, and equality, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building diverse teams with varied backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

Benefits

• 33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays) plus additional days based on service
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• 50% staff discount
• Workplace pension scheme
• Reward Gateway perks platform
• Wellbeing programme and Retail Trust support
• Access to Thrive learning platform
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Season Ticket loan
• Colleague social events and initiatives

This is a fantastic chance to join a passionate and ambitious brand, working with a collaborative team committed to success!

We regret that due to high application volumes, we cannot acknowledge every application. Successful candidates will be contacted promptly. Ann Summers complies with GDPR policies, and by applying, your details will be stored for 6 months unless you specify otherwise.