Health & Safety Manager

Overview

In this role you will deliver on-site Health, Safety, Environment & Fire support across Derwentside IRC and the broader Justice & Immigration business. You will promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence through robust HSEF systems and risk management. You will work with cross-functional teams to embed sustainable safety practices, lead training and reporting, and influence leadership to prioritise safe, compliant operations. This is a hands-on role with impact on safeguarding people and assets in a complex public-sector environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension 6% employer matched
• Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
• Life assurance 2x base salary if in pension
• Flexible working to support work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts and savings programs

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site HSEF support, assurance and advice
• Promote adherence to corporate, contractual, and regulatory HSEF requirements
• Advise on risk mitigation measures and vulnerabilities
• Support development and continuous improvement of HSEF management systems
• Assist operational staff with awareness and best practices
• Lead HSEF event reporting, analysis and information provision
• Review Fire Risk Assessments and HSEF inspections
• Identify and deliver HSEF training
• Provide SME support to bid and transformation projects/programmes
• Deliver HSEF communications and investigatory support for SHE incidents
• Collaborate with external agencies and other HSEF professionals

Key requirements

• NEBOSH Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Member of IOSH
• Desirable: Specialist Fire Risk Assessment and Environmental qualifications
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Ability to influence leaders and managers across stakeholders
• Proven change management capability
• Full UK driving licence

• Influencing and stakeholder engagement
• Communication and collaboration
• Proactive problem solving
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Environmental management qualifications
• ISO 45001 knowledge

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