Health And Safety Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and develop a high-performing H&S function.

The role supports UK and international offices, providing strategic, practical and commercially focused Health & Safety leadership.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective Health & Safety management systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice. Working closely with Facilities, HR, Responsible Business and senior stakeholders, you will drive consistency, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture across the organisation.

This is a full-time role with agile and flexible working.

• Lead, manage and develop Health & Safety Advisors, providing coaching and professional support
• Provide strategic and commercially focused advice on all Health and Safety matters
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and requirements, including fire safety, first aid, PAT testing and mandatory training
• Work closely with Office Managers across UK and international locations to ensure local guidelines are followed and, where possible, that policies and processes are aligned globally
• Carry out internal audits and ensure Health & Safety documentation and systems remain fit for purpose
• Produce monthly and annual reports for senior management and operational leadership
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to maintain compliance with statutory obligations
• Develop, implement and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and bespoke documentation as required
• Conduct UK office inspections and ensure contractors comply with Health & Safety policies and standards
• Support and maintain ISO 14001 requirements, including document control, data collection, performance monitoring and compliance across UK offices, with scope to extend internationally
• Design and implement an ISO 45001-ready Health & Safety management system across UK and international offices, with a view to future certification
• Oversee Health & Safety training and assessment programmes for employees and contractors, including both in-person and online delivery
• Maintain and update toolbox talks and introduce new training content where required
• Manage training and assessments covering areas such as fire safety, first aid, COSHH, asbestos awareness, legionella, risk assessments, working at height, slips/trips/falls, travel safety and homeworking
• Improve permit-to-work and visitor management processes, including PASMA-related activities
• Review and update risk assessments, safe systems of work and RAMS for routine activities undertaken by staff and contractors
• Maintain records relating to landlord requirements, access protocols and permit-to-work systems across all locations
• Ensure organisational Health & Safety registers are current, including COSHH, accident/incident reporting, near-misses and RIDDOR records, covering both staff and third-party contractors
• Monitor legal developments in Health & Safety and maintain a legal compliance tracker
• Act as Lead Incident Control Officer
• Undertake the role of First Aider and Lead Fire Warden
• Work with HR, Diversity & Inclusion and related teams to support reasonable adjustments and workplace accessibility
• Advise on and coordinate accessibility improvements following audits and recommendations
• Complete maternity and return-to-work risk assessments
• Manage and monitor the Health & Safety budget, including invoice approval

• Experience implementing or preparing organisations for ISO 45001

• Highly motivated and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Professional and confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Well organised, with strong coordination skills and the ability to delegate appropriately
• Proactive, reliable and self-driven
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

If you feel you would be suitable please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers.