HSE Manager

Arriva; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Senior leadership exposure

Multi-site role

Job summary

Arriva London is seeking a high-calibre Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of safety performance across our East and South London operations. You will champion and embed the UK Bus Health & Safety Management System across multiple garages and sites, influencing senior leaders and frontline teams to ensure proactive, embedded safety culture.

The role requires a NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent, with proven multi-site, high-risk experience and strong leadership to drive meaningful

Qualifications

• Essential: NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a multi-site, high-risk environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Ability to drive change and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert H&S advice across the business.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety management plans.
• Conduct audits, inspections and site visits to drive standards.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis (incl. RIDDOR).
• Ensure full statutory compliance across all sites.
• Deliver safety performance reports to senior leadership.
• Oversee training programmes and inductions.
• Chair health, safety & environmental meetings.

Skills

H&S leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Multi-site management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6)

Job description

Health & Safety ManagerArriva London – UK BusCompetitive Salary Ready to lead safety at scale? Only fully qualified professionals need apply.Arriva London is seeking a high-calibre Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of safety performance across our East and South London operations. This is not just another H&S role — it’s a chance to shape culture, influence senior leaders, and make a visible impact across one of London’s largest transport networks.To succeed in this role, you must have completed your NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification). We’re looking for someone who brings both credibility and authority, with the expertise to drive real change in a complex, fast-moving environment.Why This Role Stands OutThis is your opportunity to:Take a leading role in embedding a best-in-class safety cultureInfluence decision-making at senior leadership levelWork across multiple sites where no two days are the sameDrive meaningful, measurable improvements that protect people and operationsIf you’re passionate about safety and thrive where you can challenge, improve, and lead, this role is built for you.The RoleAs Health & Safety Manager, you will champion and embed the UK Bus Health & Safety Management System across multiple garages and operational sites.You’ll work closely with senior leaders and frontline teams to ensure safety is not just compliant — but proactive, embedded, and continuously improving.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert, authoritative H&S advice across the businessDevelop and implement site-specific safety management plansConduct audits, inspections, and site visits to drive standardsInterpret legislation and turn it into practical, actionable guidanceLead incident investigations and root cause analysis (including RIDDOR)Ensure full statutory compliance across all sitesDeliver insightful performance reports to senior leadershipOversee training programmes and inductionsChair health, safety & environmental meetingsDrive clear, engaging safety communication across the organisationAbout YouYou’re confident, credible, and not afraid to challenge. You know how to influence at all levels and bring people with you.Essential: NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent – completedProven experience in a multi-site, high-risk environmentStrong leadership and stakeholder influencing skillsAbility to drive change and deliver resultsDesirable:IOSH Membership (Chartered or working towards)Why Join Arriva? Competitive salary Work across a major London transport operation A role with real visibility and influence The opportunity to shape safety culture at scaleIf you’re a fully qualified Health & Safety professional ready to step into a high-impact leadership role — this is your moment.Apply now and help define the future of safety at Arriva London.