Health & Safety Manager

Role: Health & Safety Manager
Job Ref: QAD 3403/2403
Pay Rate: Approximately £140 per day PAYE
Hours per week: 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Anticipated 2 months, potentially extended
Location: London, hybrid working (minimum 60% in the office)

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager responsible for overseeing all aspects of health and safety, advising senior management on relevant legislation, and ensuring compliance through recommendations and action plans. This role includes developing and implementing health and safety policies, effectively communicating updates, and addressing issues as they arise. Candidates must have fire safety knowledge, relevant health and safety qualifications, and experience working in an office environment.

Key accountabilities:

• Proactively identify early indicators of potential issues and respond promptly to ensure that appropriate measures are in place for emergencies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management and staff, Government Property Agency and external stakeholders to identify and address health and safety concerns.
• Provide specialist technical knowledge on mental health and/or occupational health to help inform policy and decision making on issues such as suicide prevention.
• Lead on ensuring mental health first aid programme is in place and maintained.
• Engage with staff at all levels to understand their health and wellbeing needs to identify and deliver solutions.
• Manage one member of administrative staff, ensuring they are equipped to deliver their role.

Key requirements:

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) Membership
• Fire safety knowledge.
• Experience of health and safety management in a multi-site organisation, including remote worker management.