Safety and Compliance Manager

Job Description

I am supporting my client to recruit a detail-oriented professional to join a friendly and successful management team as a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager!This full-time, permanent role comes with the flexibility youve been seeking, plus a suite of benefits tailored to support your work-life balance which is at the forefront of their business model.You will beNEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent accredited and you will be the driving force behind the policies, making sure the company are not just meeting but exceeding industry standards. Your responsibility will be to craft robustsafety procedures, conduct thorough risk assessments, and deliver top-notch training to keep everyone informed and incidents to a minimum.My client is especially focused on their third party managed housing portfolio, so your expertise will be key to ensuring seamless compliance with all our regulatory obligations. Your impact will be seen - and appreciated - across the company as you championa culture of safety and compliance.Tasks/Responsibilities as follows:

• Maintain and develop the organisation’s health and safety policies and other related documentation, ensuring they are understood and adopted across the organisation.
• Provide advice and leadership on the statutory and legal requirements for health and safety compliance, fire, waste and environmental issues.
• Liaise with nominated colleagues from across the organisation with responsibility for Health and Safety, including Maintenance and Operations Managers to ensure that Health and Safety is a priority for all areas.
• Work with the Operations Managers to ensure that health and safety action plans are developed, followed and reviewed regularly.
• Provide reports, as required, to the Senior Management Team
• Ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of “The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations” 1995 (RIDDOR).
• Conduct health and safety investigations as required. Maintain an Incident Reporting database and compile statistical information incidents, accidents, near misses and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH to control the use of substances hazardous to health
• Assist and facilitate colleagues with planned or requested risk assessments, including providing risk assessment training, support and advice, to enable the Managers to complete their risk assessments.
• Be responsible for fire safety measures including updating fire procedures, assisting with the annual fire risk assessment and auditing the regular fire safety check undertaken by the Maintenance Team.
• Plan and implement audits to assess compliance with health and safety and environmental issues.
• Advise on measures necessary to ensure compliance with waste storage and transportation regulations. Liaise with the Maintenance team regarding waste records.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of all Health and Safety signage over all sites, ordering equipment and signage as required.

Qualifications /Certification /Experience Required:

• NEBOSH General Certificate equivalent accreditation.
• Relevant degree level qualification in health and safety management, occupational safety, building surveying, or related field.
• Demonstrable understanding of health & safety legislation, regulations, and best practices
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, developing policies, and delivering training programs.
• Relevant experience of working within health and safety management role, preferably within a multi-site organisation.
• Experience of working with multi-external sources and organisations to ensure correct operations and scheme delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate and adept with Microsoft programmes and other applications
• Highly developed interpersonal skills

BMC Recruitment Group treats all applications equally and confidentially, we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities