Lead Safety Manager

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Safety Manager to enhance health and safety standards across their property operations. This role involves leading a dedicated team, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety governance. You will mentor colleagues, manage critical safety projects, and engage with stakeholders to foster a culture of safety. With a commitment to flexible working, this position offers a unique opportunity to balance professional growth with personal well-being. If you are passionate about safety and leadership, this role is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate required for health and safety roles.
• Experience in risk assessment and management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Capability Safety Team and provide mentorship.
• Drive improvements in health and safety standards across Tesco Property.
• Manage safety governance processes and engage key partners.

Skills

Risk assessment

Risk management

People leadership

Time management

Ability to build relationships

Independent working

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City

Closing Date: 05/03/2025

Job Category: Retail Operations and Business Support

Business Unit: GB Head Office

What’s in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About the role

As a Lead Safety Manager, you will provide day-to-day support for the Property Safety Managers and Tesco Property operations. You will lead all aspects of the H&S Matters meetings in Property and will provide updates to the Head of Safety on any critical issues to Safety Governance.

You will be responsible for

• Lead the Capability Safety Team within Property by providing day-to-day mentorship and support
• Set objectives for the Capability Team and monitor performance, holding regular reviews and team meetings
• Innovating and driving improvements in health and safety standards across Tesco Property by sharing of good practice
• Providing appropriate mentorship and support to the property leadership teams
• Be the champion of the improvement plan(s) for Tesco Property and lead the annual review for these documents, ensuring that they are maintained and updated reflecting the improvements identified within the risk registers accurately
• Provide assurance that the safety critical controls are embedded within the operation. Be the technical safety guide for the Tesco Property Capability Team
• Safety project implementation and design as and when required by the business
• Presenting technical and legal requirements in a simple and engaging way
• Engagement of key partners within Tesco Property and keeping them appraised of safety performance and key risks/trends
• Supporting with technical EHO or enforcement challenges in conjunction with the investigation and enforcement team
• Lead the Tesco Property safety governance process
• Work with the Training team to ensure all technical safety training is identified within the business
• Celebrate success, acknowledge and champion values led behaviours
• Support the Head of Safety on the team meetings and safety requests

You will need

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Understanding of Property Management
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues
• People leadership skills
• Time management/personal efficiency
• Experience in both retail and Property Management desirable
• Previous experience of leading a team desirable

About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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