Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Adecco Portugal; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days + bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Free eye test and contribution to eyeg

Discount gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Other perks and online discounts

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Manager for Aylesbury and nearby sites. The role covers three sites with travel between them, overseeing OH&S delivery, policy implementation, audits and incident management.

You will drive a positive H&S culture, ensure compliance with legislation, and manage risk assessments, training, and reporting. The position is full-time and permanent, offering a structured benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety and risk assessment principles.
• Up-to-date understanding of health and safety legislation and standards.
• Experience delivering health and safety training and developing staff awareness.
• Strong report-writing, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and work independently.
• Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of occupational health and safety across 3 sites.
• Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation, regulations and best practices.
• Assist in driving a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Review, implement and monitor health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conduct audits and support departments in addressing compliance findings and continuous improvement actions.
• Work closely with managers to maintain robust risk assessment and incident management processes.
• Deliver health and safety training, inductions and awareness programmes.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, including RIDDOR-reportable events, and submit reports where required.
• Produce reports for internal and external stakeholders and monitor corrective actions.
• Attend health and safety committee meetings and provide professional advice and guidance.
• Manage health and safety records and administrative systems to ensure compliance with organisational and statutory requirements.

Skills

NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate

Strong knowledge of health and safety

Understanding of legislation and codes

Experience delivering health andSafety

Report-writing and admin skills

Stakeholder relationship skills

Excellent communication (written &Verb

Time management & independent work

Problem-solving attitude

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Chartered IOSH membership (CMIOSH) or willingness to work towards

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Location: Aylesbury (with travel across Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe sites)

Contract Details: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Salary: 39,581.12 - 44,547.19 per annum

Benefits & Perks

• 30 days + bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free eye test and contribution to glasses
• Discount gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work scheme
• Other perks and online discounts

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of occupational health and safety across 3 sites
• Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation, regulations and best practices
• Assist in driving a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation
• Review, implement and monitor health and safety policies, procedures and management systems
• Conduct audits and support departments in addressing compliance findings and continuous improvement actions
• Work closely with managers to maintain robust risk assessment and incident management processes
• Deliver health and safety training, inductions and awareness programmes
• Investigate accidents and incidents, including RIDDOR-reportable events, and submit reports where required
• Produce reports for internal and external stakeholders and monitor corrective actions
• Attend health and safety committee meetings and provide professional advice and guidance
• Manage health and safety records and administrative systems to ensure compliance with organisational and statutory requirements

Essential Skills and Attributes

• NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety and risk assessment principles
• Up-to‑date understanding of health and safety legislation and standards
• Experience delivering health and safety training and developing staff awareness
• Strong report‑writing, organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and work independently
• Positive, proactive and solutions‑focused approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable Skills

• NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or working towards
• Chartered IOSH membership (CMIOSH) or willingness to work towards
• Experience conducting health and safety audits and implementing action plans
• Project management experience
• Previous experience leading health and safety initiatives in an educational environment is highly beneficial

Please note: Applicants must be able to travel between sites, hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, and successfully pass an Enhanced DBS check.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.