SHEF Manager - Kent

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) Manager to join our team at VIVO Defence. This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, contractors, and stakeholders across the Southwest and Central regions of England. If you are passionate about health and safety, environmental management, and fire safety within the built environment, we want to hear from you.

As a SHEF Manager, you will provide expert guidance and solutions to support our operations, ensuring that all work activities are carried out safely and in full compliance with current regulations and safety operating procedures. Reporting to the Head of SHEF, you will work closely with the Built Estate Operational teams and contractors, playing a key role in the successful implementation of our Safety Management System.

This is an exciting new role within a growing business, supporting the delivery of infrastructure, asset management, facilities management, and construction services for the UK Defence Sector. You will take charge of key health and safety initiatives, supporting both operational and sustainability projects, and will be responsible for running project activities, delivering health and safety training, conducting inspections, and ensuring that all safety standards are met and maintained.

In addition to supporting zero harm and sustainability initiatives across our contracts, you will assist in the management of Principal Contractor and Designer duties, produce monthly health and safety reports, and work closely with operational managers to ensure seamless coordination. You’ll also play an active role in maintaining our BS 45001 certification through regular audits and inspections.

This role is ideal for a professional with strong communication skills and experience in health and safety management in the construction sector. A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is required, and experience in environmental management and fire safety will be highly advantageous. This position offers flexibility, with the opportunity to work from home, but also involves regular travel to meet the needs of the business.

We offer the opportunity for professional development, including support for additional qualifications and training. If you’re ready to make a real impact in the field of health and safety while contributing to innovative projects that help shape the future of the built environment, apply now to join our team at VIVO Defence.

What We Offer:

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Single private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave
• Rewards Hub

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.