JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Health and Safety Manager Directorate: Finance, IT and Compliance Location: Agile working from Tower Hill London, homeworking, and some travel across sites Reporting to: Head of Safety and Quality Assurance Responsible for: Health and Safety Advisor x 1, Health and Safety Officer x 2 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The organisation is a housing association and homelessness charity, providing a variety of services to people experiencing homelessness, ranging from emergency and long-term accommodation to street outreach. The Health and Safety Manager will: Oversee and organise a policy, procedure, training, and advice programme which meets the companys legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations in terms of health and safety, in relation to the clients, residents, colleagues, and other stakeholders. Oversee and organise a programme of audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring against health and safety standards in both a planned and reactive manner, ensuring actions are followed up to completion. Lead a Health and Safety team to deliver this programme of work. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor changes in legislation and the requirements of regulatory and enforcement agencies in health and safety. Advise the Head of Safety and Quality Assurance and other senior managers as required, on the implications of changes. Develop, review, and lead the team in developing high-quality policies and procedures to timescale. Ensure all have a comprehensive implementation plan, including promotion, training, e-learning, and monitoring on relevant systems. Provide, and ensure the team provides, timely and high-quality advice to the wider organisation on health and safety issues that meet all regulatory, legislative, and contractual obligations. Design and develop an annual training programme, in consultation with the Head, oversee delivery by the team, and provide training as required. Develop and deliver an annual audit plan. Carry out, and lead the team to carry out, robust and timely audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring against health and safety standards in both a planned and reactive manner. Ensure actions arising from audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring are followed up to completion. Facilitate and encourage engagement with relevant health and safety activities across the organisation through briefings, presentations, training, e-learning, etc. Raise any urgent concerns regarding actual or potential breaches of law or regulation with the Head of Safety and Quality Assurance and other senior managers, as necessary, at the earliest opportunity. If dissatisfied with the timeliness or appropriateness of the response, raise directly with the Director of Governance and Compliance. Coordinate with the Head and attend and contribute to regular organisational meetings as required (e.g., Health and Safety Steering Group). Provide timely, informative, and well-written reports to the Head of Safety and Quality Assurance as required. Involve clients in the work of the team wherever possible. Deputise for the Head as required. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Cover for other members of the team and division as necessary. Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance, identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development. Undertake, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by more senior members of staff. Attend and participate in divisional and team meetings and other meetings as required. Note: This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed periodically. Changes will be made with mutual agreement, but the organisation reserves the right to amend this job description if necessary. PERSON SPECIFICATION - Health and Safety Manager Although we are keeping direct experience/knowledge requirements to a minimum, we do need you to demonstrate your capabilities in relation to the essential requirements in the person specification below. Use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you achieve positive results. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required for application form: Experience of working within a housing association, the homelessness sector, or similar housing/social/care sector. A minimum of a BSc in Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification (e.g., NEBOSH diploma and Graduate membership of IOSH). Experience or ability to lead health and safety programmes or projects. Experience of carrying out audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring in terms of health and safety. Experience of leading and managing staff and motivating them to provide a high standard of service. Experience of liaising with and influencing senior stakeholders. Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (assessed at different stages of the recruitment process): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to motivate and influence groups and individuals you do not directly manage. Ability to oversee a varied programme of work and meet agreed timescales. Willingness and ability to work and travel between a variety of locations to participate in audits and inspections and provide support. Understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality. Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements. COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK The following competencies will be assessed during the selection process and throughout induction and training: Competency Primary Indicators Improving and Innovating - Is open to new ideas, improvement, and change. Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity. Shows commercial and financial awareness. | | Interacting and Influencing | - Takes responsibility and demonstrates values-driven leadership. Works well with others. Collaborates and networks effectively internally and externally. Demonstrates sound communication and influencing skills. | | Understanding and Doing | - Able to analyse relevant written and numerical information and make sound judgments. Able to think strategically. Demonstrates the necessary technical skills for the role. Has good writing skills at the required level. Plans, organises, and manages time effectively. Demonstrates compliance and accountability. | | Involving and Including | - Builds client/stakeholder involvement into all activities. Is client- and customer-focused. Promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Proactively seeks to develop cultural competence. | | Managing and Empowering | - Builds a high-performing team. Provides staff with clear direction and support. Motivates and promotes the wellbeing of their team. Manages the operational aspects of the function efficiently. Implements plans and strategies effectively. Actively contributes to service growth.