LOCATION: HOME BASED WITH TRAVEL

We’re looking for a Regional Health and Safety Manager to join G4S Facilities Management on a full time, permanent basis. This role will be responsible for providing high quality H&S advice and services, driving continual improvement of the H&S performance and culture within G4S Facilities Management.
This role requires managing contracts spanning from Manchester to London, with both scheduled and ad-hoc site visits. The ideal candidate must be able to commute to and from London easily, without needing overnight accommodation. We anticipate the role will have a 60/40 split, with the majority of work being home-based.
Travel expenses will be claimable

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement H&S policies: Create, implement, and maintain the company’s health and safety policies and strategies to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
• Act as an H&S expert: Advise the business on a range of specialized facilities management (FM) areas, serving as the go-to “Competent Person” for H&S matters.
• Manage team and performance: Lead a team of H&S professionals, monitor performance at both site and sector levels, and produce monthly reports for operational directors.
• Identify and address H&S gaps: Help pinpoint gaps in H&S and training needs. Develop and deliver training packages as needed to improve performance.
• Investigate incidents and foster improvement: Monitor and assist with incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Develop incident and audit trend analyses for continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits and site visits: Perform internal audits and scheduled or ad-hoc site visits to monitor H&S compliance.
• Manage systems and software: Act as an administrator for H&S software systems (e.g., IE2, Sypol, Simple Compliance, Safety Culture).
• Communicate and collaborate: Create and distribute H&S communications, such as bulletins and toolbox talks. Attend and contribute to H&S meetings, both internal and with clients.
• Lead external liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for client H&S escalations, present on H&S performance at client meetings, and liaise with regulatory bodies like the HSE.
• Maintain ISO 45001 certification: Manage the company’s ISO 45001 certified Occupational Health & Safety Management System, including leading external audits and managing resulting actions.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Has NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Has IOSH Membership (TechIOSH or above)
• Is Experienced in technical fire safety or fire engineering
• Has a Membership in a professional fire body (e.g., IFE, bTIFireE)
• Is Familiar with ISO 45001
• Has experience conducting OHSMS audits
• Is Self-motivated, approachable, and an excellent communicator
• Has a Full UK Driving Licence
• Has line management experience
• Is able to travel within the UK as required by the business