Health and Safety Manager

Location: City

Health and Safety Manager
Birmingham (with travel across sites)
Full-time Permanent
Competitive salary + benefits

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation? We are partnering with a well-established provider of supported living, social housing and property adaptation services to recruit a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Manager.

This is a pivotal role responsible for driving a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance across a diverse property and operational portfolio.
The Opportunity You will take ownership of the organisation's health and safety framework, working closely with senior leadership, operational teams and external contractors. The position offers the chance to influence strategy, embed best practice and support continuous improvement across housing, support services and construction-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the organisation's health and safety management system
• Conduct risk assessments across residential properties, workplaces and construction environments
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM Regulations
• Lead internal and external audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions
• Deliver engaging health and safety training to staff and contractors
• Oversee fire safety, first aid provision and emergency preparedness
• Manage contractor compliance and monitor third-party safety performance
• Produce performance reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators including the HSE and local authorities
• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture across the organisation
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation and records

About You

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• CMIOSH (or working towards)
• Significant experience in a Health and Safety Manager role
• Background in social housing, construction, property or related sectors preferred
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Proven experience in audits, risk assessments and incident investigation
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and H&S systems

Why Apply?

• Join a purpose-led organisation making a genuine social impact
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the safety culture
• Broad, strategic role with real autonomy
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are a forward-thinking Health and Safety professional ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact David Lane on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).