Senior HSE Specialist

Capita; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public services provider is seeking a CDM Lead to enhance health and safety standards across their operations in the UK. You will be responsible for advising senior staff on CDM compliance, developing strategies, and leading auditing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma, experience in managing CDM in complex settings, and excellent knowledge of HSE legislation. This role offers a competitive salary up to £75,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £75,000

23 days holiday, rising to 27

Paid days for volunteering

Auto-enrolment pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) or equivalent.
• Experience in complex organizations including construction environments.
• Developing health and safety management systems at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM initiatives and collaborate with management.
• Develop and implement CDM procedures, tools, and templates.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE legal requirements.

Skills

CDM management

Risk control management

HSE legislation knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Degree qualification in a relevant field

Job description

This is a fixed-term (12 months), newly created position within Capita Public Services (CPS). The role will be responsible for leading CDM and auditing across the division and the UK. It involves working closely with Directors, Managers, staff, and internal stakeholders to implement standards and provide assurance on risk control management, specifically related to CDM and targeted auditing.

Job Description

This is a fixed-term position within Capita Public Services (CPS). The role will lead CDM initiatives across the division and the UK, collaborating with Directors, Managers, staff, and internal stakeholders to ensure standards are met and risks are managed effectively through CDM and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Senior HSE Specialists, reporting to the Director of HSE, acting as executive advisors on all CDM matters.
• Contribute to designing control strategies, policies, procedures, and governance related to CDM.
• Develop, implement, and maintain CDM procedures, tools, and templates.
• Collaborate with functions and operations on CDM/Auditing, focusing on HSE risks and controls.
• Support, monitor, and report on the implementation of CDM recommendations across CPS and the UK following audits.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE legal and statutory requirements related to CDM.
• Develop reporting and audit tools for evaluating compliance and managing risk control.
• Manage CPS's approach to CDM and oversee project growth in this area.
• Advise HSE Leads across CPS and the UK on CDM requirements.

About You

• Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ, or Degree qualification.
• Proven experience in applying and managing CDM in complex organizations, including construction environments.
• Experience in developing health and safety management systems and risk controls at senior HSE levels.
• Excellent knowledge of H&S legislative and statutory requirements.

About Capita Public Services

We are part of Capita plc, providing digital transformation and Business Process as a Service to enhance public service productivity and citizen experience. Our expertise spans education, local public services, health, defense, justice, and government sectors, forming trusted partnerships to improve efficiency and service quality.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 depending on experience.
• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27, with options to buy extra leave.
• Paid days for volunteering or charity work.
• Auto-enrolment pension, life assurance, cycle2work scheme, paid parental leave, and other benefits.
• Flexible and remote working options depending on location.

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Next steps:

Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome discussions about adjustments needed during recruitment. For adjustments, email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318. For general inquiries, contact [e-mail].

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