Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Date: 2026-09-17

Location: London, Greater London, GB, EC2V 8

Additional Info: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-16T19:01:40.373

Job Details

Position: Health and Safety Manager - Part-time

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time - 24 Hours per week

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (pro-rata £36,000)

Job Purpose

To lead the development, implementation, and management of health and safety policies and procedures within the engineering and aerospace environment. The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, promotes a positive safety culture, and minimises risks to employees, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures aligned with current legislation and best practice.


• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits across all operational areas to identify hazards and implement appropriate control measures.


• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.


• Provide expert advice and guidance to management and staff on health and safety matters, ensuring awareness and understanding across the organisation.


• Coordinate health and safety training programmes to ensure all personnel meet statutory requirements and internal standards.


• Monitor and report on health and safety performance using key performance indicators and suggest continuous improvements.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and contractors to ensure compliance and best practice standards.


• Ensure that emergency procedures and contingency plans are in place, regularly reviewed, and tested.


• Promote a proactive health and safety culture that encourages employee engagement and participation.


• Manage health and safety documentation, records, and licences to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Required Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent recognised qualification.


• Valid First Aid certification is desirable.

Education

A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience in a health and safety managerial role within the engineering or aerospace sectors.


• Demonstrable experience of conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and accident investigations.


• Experience of working with regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).


• Track record of successfully implementing health and safety management systems in compliance with ISO 45001 or similar standards.

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging personnel at all levels.


• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time capacity.


• Competence in producing clear, concise reports and maintaining accurate documentation.


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications and health and safety management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership of a recognised professional body such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or the British Safety Council.


• Additional qualifications or training in environmental management or quality assurance.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily office-based with frequent site inspections in operational and engineering environments. The role requires adherence to personal protective equipment protocols and compliance with site-specific safety rules. Part-time hours offer flexibility but may require occasional attendance outside standard working hours for audits or incident investigations.

What We Offer

• Competitive pro-rata salary reflecting your skills and experience


• Supportive team environment that values craftsmanship and experience


• Free onsite parking


• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata)


• Healthcare


• Life Assurance

Additional Information

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on or send a copy of your CV to candidates who are currently a QHSE Lead, Health & Safety Engineer or HSE Manager may be suitable for this role. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website. Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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matters, ensuring awareness and understanding across the organisation. Coordinate health and safety training programmes to ensure all personnel meet statutory requirements and internal standards. Monitor and report on health and safety performance using key performance indicators and suggest continuous improvements. Liaise with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and contractors to ensure compliance and best practise standards. Ensure that emergency procedures and contingency plans are in place, regularly reviewed, and tested. Promote a proactive health and safety culture that encourages employee engagement and participation. Manage health and safety documentation, records, and licences to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Required Qualifications NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent recognised qualification. Valid First Aid certification is desirable. Education A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety,
Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Experience Proven experience in a health and safety managerial role within the engineering or aerospace sectors. Demonstrable experience of conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and accident investigations. Experience of working with regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Track record of successfully implementing health and safety management systems in compliance with ISO 45001 or similar standards. Knowledge and Skills Comprehensive understanding of UK health and safety legislation and best practises. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging personnel at all levels. Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time capacity. Competence in producing clear, concise reports and maintaining accurate documentation. Proficient use of Microsoft Office

applications and health and safety management software. Preferred Qualifications Membership of a recognised professional body such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or the British Safety Council. Additional qualifications or training in environmental management or quality assurance. Working Conditions Work is primarily office-based with frequent site inspections in operational and engineering environments. The role requires adherence to personal protective equipment protocols and compliance with site-specific safety rules. Part-time hours offer flexibility but may require occasional attendance outside standard working hours for audits or incident investigations. What We Offer Competitive pro-rata salary reflecting your skills and experience Supportive team environment that values craftsmanship and experience Free onsite parking 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata) Healthcare Life Assurance For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong