Safety and Risk Manager

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours Scheme

Paycare Health Benefits

Occupational Health Services

Hybrid working (1 day per week home工作)

Job summary

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Safety and Risk Manager to lead our health and safety function and oversee organizational risk management and business continuity across the Service.

You will hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and be a Chartered Member of IOSH, or working towards chartered status. You will provide expert advice, support and assurance to help maintain legal compliance and embed a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.
• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Safety and Risk function across the Service.
• Manage organisational risk, health and safety and business continuity.
• Ensure legal compliance and embed a positive safety and risk culture.
• Provide expert advice and assurance to strengthen resilience.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered IOSH status or working towards

Job description

Safety and Risk Manager

Grade 13 £56,293 per annum

37 per week

Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced safety and risk professional to lead our health and safety function and oversee organisational risk management and business continuity across the Service.

You’ll hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and be a Chartered Member of IOSH, or working towards chartered status. You’ll provide expert advice, support and assurance to help maintain legal compliance, strengthen organisational resilience and embed a positive safety and risk culture.

The Safety and Risk Manager will lead and coordinate the Service’s health and safety, organisational risk and business continuity arrangements, ensuring legal compliance, effective assurance and continuous improvement.

The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on-site parking. The role also includes the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexible Working Hours Scheme

• Paycare Health Benefits

• Occupational Health Services

• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Area Manager Tom Hatfield on 01743 260200

Closing date for applications is 4 October 2026

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service.