Health and Safety Manager - Education sector

Health and Safety Manager required to join a leading multinational Hard/Technical Facilities Management company. You will be focussed on clients within the education sector, including schools, colleges and universities.

The Health and Safety Manager role focuses on providing Health and Safety support to mobile engineers and engineering teams across the education sector. You will promote compliance, assess risks and embed a culture of safety and quality.

The position involves travel between UK offices and operational sites. This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates based in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or Northamptonshire.

Health and Safety Manager responsibilities include:
Conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments across multiple education sites.

Providing advice and guidance on health and Safety matters, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and industry best practices.

Developing, implementing and monitoring Health and Safety policies, systems and procedures.

Delivering safety training and promoting awareness programs to staff and stakeholders.

Investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Co-ordinating quality processes and internal auditing.

Preparing and presenting reports as and when required.

Actively participating in local and central management meetings.
Co-ordinating annual improvement plans.

Advising the management team on current and forthcoming issues to maintain a safe and compliant environment.

Transferable experience could have been gained in Hard FM, Technical FM, or role supporting mobile engineers.

Experience of implementing and reviewing systems.
Experience of managing certifications in OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 would be beneficial., NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or equivalent qualification is essential.
Full UK driving license (essential, as travel is required).