Health & Safety Manager

at  Alzheimers Research UK

SalaryCirca £42,000 per annum
Contract typePermanent
LocationGreat Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Published

THE VACANCY

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, visitors, and the public. As part of our ongoing commitment, we are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to join our team.
The Health & Safety Manager is part of the Operations, Risk & Compliance (ORC) team, a key component of Corporate Services, and delivers a comprehensive and high-quality service across the organisation. This is an exciting role, keeping our employees, visitors and the public safe, and protecting the legal integrity of the charity.
As the Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of health and safety protocols and procedures for our office-based and remote employees, visitors, contractors, and volunteers. Your primary objective will be to ensure compliance with all health and safety related regulations while fostering a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement. You will appreciate the balance of compliance with the law, and the needs of our stakeholders. You’ll be empowered to lead on exciting and varied projects which shape the way our charity works and supports making research breakthroughs possible

Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsibility for inputting into and executing operational plans, and for the operational performance, of the health and safety of the organisation.
• Undertaking operational activities that require good judgement, creativity, and pragmatism, with autonomy and accountability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments according to the needs of the business, including new and expectant mothers, events, health conditions, office assessments, DSE etc.
• Provide guidance and support to employees at all levels on health and safety matters, including training programs and awareness campaigns.
• Keep abreast of changes in health and safety legislation and regulations and ensure company compliance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to health and safety activities, including incident reports and training records.
• Devise and maintain regular reporting and metrics for organisational use.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate health and safety considerations into business operations and planning.
• Coordinate with external vendors, such occupational health providers, as necessary.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management regarding health and safety concerns, ensuring that all voices are heard and addressed.