People Safety Manager

Maximus UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated People Safety Manager to enhance safety within their wellbeing strategy. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing safety policies, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and fostering a culture of safety across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Diploma and strong expertise in risk mitigation and project management. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact on employee safety and wellbeing while collaborating with diverse teams to drive safety initiatives and standards.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of safety policies.
• Lead ISO45001 safety accreditation efforts and audits.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation

Risk Mitigation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Membership

Tools

Safety Technology Platforms

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK, we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver impactful services, including assessments, health services, employability programmes, and specialist support.

This is a home-based position, but only candidates living in the United Kingdom can be considered.

The People Safety Manager is a pivotal role in integrating safety into the organisation’s broader wellbeing strategy, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards, and accreditations.

As the People Safety Manager, you will:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures, and practices to ensure employee safety across the organisation.
• Be the subject matter expert and key partner to operational, audit and risk, estates, wellbeing, and people teams, managing safety risks, critical incidents, safety standards, and accreditations, and embedding audit recommendations.
• Foster external networks and partnerships to stay at the forefront of safety best practices and ensure policies are aligned and updated.

Key Duties include:

• Managing safety policies and ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.
• Leading ISO45001 safety accreditation efforts and audits.
• Handling critical incident response planning and investigations.
• Partnering with leadership to embed safety frameworks and drive safety culture.
• Leading and supporting the People Safety team.
• Managing safety technology platforms and analyzing safety data for insights.
• Designing safety initiatives aligned with wellbeing and growth strategies, integrating safety into broader people strategies, and developing engaging training resources.

Who we are looking for:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of IOSH.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and standards.
• Experience in a senior safety role within a multi-site organisation.
• Expertise in risk mitigation and legal compliance.
• Experience with safety technology platforms and data analysis.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience embedding safety cultures and integrating safety with wellbeing initiatives.

Travel requirements are minimal and as needed.

EEO Statement

Maximus promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, and are committed to supporting all candidates through accessible recruitment processes.

Additional Information

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting