Health & Safety Manager

With an enviable reputation in both the regional and national property market, our client is a dynamic and professional firm who employ some of the most reputable and experienced property professionals in the sector. With significant growth ambitions and available capital to invest, they are looking to rapidly increase their commercial portfolio over the coming years, and due to this growth strategy, they are looking to hire a Health and Safety Manager to work within the growing Facilities Management (FM) team, specifically reporting to the Head of FM.   As Health and Safety Manager, your key responsibilities will include the following, Legislation

• Development and implementation of a robust H&S policy and procedure plan for the day-to-day management of a multi-let commercial park business.
• To act as first port of call for guidance in respect to safety.
• Keep updated on changes to legislation and government guidance in respect to operational risk including the preparation and issue of H&S Alerts / Bulletins and Information
• Advise the business on any changes in legislation that may affect the compliant operations. This may include changes in statutory maintenance requirements

Safety Management & Monitoring

• Lead the management and relationship with third party suppliers providing H&S activity across the team and wider business operations.
• Lead the expansion and development of the H&S system and Risk Management platforms, identifying improvements in operation and changes.
• Regularly check levels of document compliance across the managed estates, advising teams of ways to improve and mitigate further exposure and risk.
• Conduct ad-hoc and planned inspections of work activity.
• Undertake internal audits on all aspects of safety and compliance. 

Reporting

• Create regular reporting dashboards, audit, and inspection reports, and provide regular updates to the board on the safety programme.
• Identify ways to report on key accidents, incidents and near misses, analysing data and providing guidance to the team on ways to mitigate future loss and safety exposure.
• Ensure that the Health and Safety File for each project is suitable and sufficient prior to handover

  As the successful Health and Safety Manager you will have/be

• Vast experience working in a safety management role
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Understanding of building regulations and industry practice
• Detailed knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations
• Full driving licence

  In return, my client can offer a basic salary of up to £65,000 plus pension (up to 7%), private medical insurance, group income protection, and life insurance.   If this prospect has intrigued you, and you would like to discuss this confidentially in greater detail please contact Clare Norman for a clearer picture of what is available in terms of the role and firm.