Interim Health & Safety Manager

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial; Frankley CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a temporary position in Frankley, England. The role involves ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation, leading audits, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have Chartered IOSH membership and a NEBOSH National General Certificate. This position will help promote a strong culture of safety and wellbeing within the institution.

Qualifications

• Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent is required.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate as a minimum prerequisite.
• Proven experience in managing health and safety in any workplace including education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health and safety matters relative to UK legislation.
• Develop and maintain health and safety management systems.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments across the institution.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure proper reporting.
• Prepare and present health and safety reports to senior committees.
• Design and deliver health and safety training for staff.

Skills

Health and safety management

Legislative compliance

ISO 45001 principles

Training delivery

Accident investigations

Education

Chartered IOSH membership

NEBOSH National General Certificate

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 (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).