Health and Safety Manager

Are you passionate about health and safety and looking to make a meaningful impact? Whether you bring experience from a range of sectors or are seeking a new challenge, Provide is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to join our small, supportive team. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating safe, supportive environments for staff and service users across our healthcare, social care, and operational services – including community equipment, logistics, and warehouse settings.

The Health & Safety Manager will lead the operational delivery of health and safety compliance across Provide Community's services and estate. As a key source of professional advice, you will support the organisation in meeting its legal obligations while driving a proactive and positive safety culture. The postholder will line manage a Health & Safety Officer (Band
5) and will be responsible for implementing policies, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and supporting continuous improvement across the organisation. You will also deputise for the Head of Estates and Health & Safety when required.

• Provide expert advice and guidance, implement policies, and lead on risk assessments across a wide range of areas including manual handling (including complex handling within community equipment and warehouse environments), warehouse and storage operations, lone working, hazardous substances, and ergonomic risks.

• Plan and deliver health and safety audits, monitor statutory compliance, and report on trends, risks, and performance to senior management.

• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, manage RIDDOR reporting, and liaise with external regulators where required.

• Support the fire, evacuation planning, and the development of safe systems of work, including lone worker safety processes.

• Coordinate and deliver some health and safety training, coach and support managers, and promote a proactive, positive safety culture across all services.

• Maintain accurate records, analyse data, and produce reports and digital dashboards to support effective decision-making and governance.

• Line manage the Health & Safety Officer, deputise for the Head of Estates & Health & Safety, and contribute to policy development, service improvement, and organisational initiatives.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.