Health & Safety Manager

This role is accountable to the Director of Estates for all matters relating to the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, consultants and third party contractors working within and on behalf of the Estates Division (ED). This includes implementing the ED Health, Safety and Wellbeing policy, ensuring effective health and safety compliance, auditing and reporting.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for driving high standards of health, safety and wellbeing performance and statutory compliance within a Division of 350 people with an annual capital and operational spend in excess of £200m.

You'll ensure that all directly employed staff and external contractors operate safely with robust risk assessments and safe systems of work in place. You'll conduct periodic audits, collate safety data and lead on the investigation of any accidents or incidents.

In addition, you'll lead on the implementation of staff welfare and wellbeing initiatives across the Division.

Whilst acting as the Safety Officer the role holder will manage the implementation of an ISO 45001 compliant Occupational Health & Safety Management System and will provide professional health, safety and wellbeing advice and guidance to the ED as required.

The role holder will interface with the Health and Safety Coordinators embedded within the Programme Delivery and Estates Operations teams and with the University's Safety Office to ensure alignment with the University's health, safety and wellbeing policies and practice.

Experience

• Significant built environment health and safety management experience along with experience of managing health and safety across multiple locations
• Proven track record in implementing H&S Policy and Process improvement, site audits, H&S Strategy
• Thorough working knowledge and a proven track record of H&S legislation and best practice.
• Experience of maintaining or reaching externally audited management standards such as ISO 45001
• Construction and/or facilities management industry knowledge is an advantage but not essential
• A thorough understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent regulations, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Experience in defining strategy and policy in relation to works relating to compliance, and managing its delivery
• Experience in producing and or assessing necessary documentation to satisfy legal requirements and making managerial decisions based on the information
• Experience and expertise in the operation and maintenance of buildings
• Aware of CDM Regulations and safe working on site
• Staff Leadership, Management and Development

Skills

• Excellent communication & stakeholder relationship management skills at all levels
• Ability to lead and work within a team, plan and manage work activities, communicate and prioritise workloads
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to manage complex projects under time challenging conditions
• Demonstrable analytical and report-writing skills
• Effective decision making & problem resolution skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse others, including at a senior level
• Ability to present complex ideas to a variety of audiences
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in risk management and CAFM systems

Qualifications

• Qualified to Degree Level or Level 7 Business or Management qualification
• Relevant qualifications in health and safety eg. a Masters, NVQ, BSC or NEBOSH national diploma
• Either hold or be close to obtaining Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Application

To apply please send a CV and a couple of paragraphs on why you feel you're suited to this exciting requirement to cv@maxwellstephens.com, ref: MSCAMHSM

All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Maxwell Stephens.

For a confidential conversation please get in touch with our engaged consultants at Maxwell Stephens; either Peter Forshaw (peter@maxwellstephens.com) OR Michael Bleasby (michael@maxwellstephens.com) both on 0207 118 4848

Please quote reference BA25431 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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