Interim Health & Safety Manager

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a temporary 3-month position. The role involves managing the Health & Safety function, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, conducting risk assessments, and developing safety policies and training. The ideal candidate will hold a Chartered IOSH membership and a NEBOSH certificate, with proven experience in health and safety management. This on-site role reports directly to the Director of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent is essential.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate is required.
• Proven experience managing health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health and safety matters per UK legislation.
• Develop and maintain health and safety management systems.
• Conduct audits and inspections across the University.
• Lead accident and incident investigations as needed.

Skills

Chartered IOSH membership

Health and Safety management

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Knowledge of UK legislation

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Interim Health & Safety Manager

Department: Human Resources

Location: On-Site

Reporting to: Director of Human Resources

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a 3-month interim basis. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing the Health & Safety function, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and promoting a strong culture of safety and wellbeing across the institution. You will lead the development and maintenance of health and safety standards, advise on legislative compliance, and deliver best practice in line with sector and professional standards. Key responsibilities include policy development, audits, risk assessments, investigations, and delivering engaging health and safety training.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on all health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and sector standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001 principles.
• Review and develop policies, procedures, and KPIs for the Health & Safety function.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the University.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and report under RIDDOR where required.
• Prepare and present Health & Safety reports, including statistical analysis, to senior committees.
• Design and deliver health and safety training, including staff inductions.
• Coordinate First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders on campus.
• Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders on wellbeing initiatives and interventions.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum).
• Proven experience managing health and safety in the workplace; higher education experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and ability to influence a positive safety culture.

If you are interested, please apply or get in touch with David Bristol at 0121 643 5000 or via email at [e-mail]!