Environment, Health and Safety Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager – Permanent

Since 1973, this company has delivered compassionate care to adults, children, and young people with life-limiting illnesses. We're proud to be a supportive, values-led organisation that puts people first — from those we care for to the staff and volunteers who make it possible. We actively listen to staff through surveys and engagement initiatives, using their feedback to shape a rewarding place to work. As the UK's first hospice to be recognised as a High Performing "Investor in Excellence, we're committed to continuous improvement.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people with disabilities or long-term conditions. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promoting a positive and proactive approach to the health, safety and environmental agenda
• To act as lead manager and responsible person for H&S
• Ensure compliance with current Health and Safety legislation and best practice
• To promote a positive H&S culture across the organisation, providing advice, guidance and enforcement on H&S matters, including ensuring safe systems of work are in place to minimise risk to staff and patients
• To source, interpret and apply new legislation, approved codes of practices and other forms of Health and Safety guidance, including how they will impact our services and how to implement organisationally
• To provide expert advice, guidance and support to managers and team leaders in the completion of risk assessments
• Lead on the identification, investigation and analysis of H&S incidents or breaches in legislation
• Ensuring any work-related injury, disease and dangerous occurrence are reported to the Health and Safety Executive within the appropriate timescales
• To develop and implement H&S related audit and inspection programmes to demonstrate compliance across the organisation. Liaise with teams to identify learning and establish improvement initiatives
• Designing and delivering Health, Safety and Fire training for staff across all sites
• Undertake a regular programme of premises inspections, including adequacy of fire safety arrangements
• To provide H&S reports to the Director of HR & Support Services for submission to the Board of Trustees
• Chair and manage the Hospice SHE meetings with departmental representatives and Fire Marshall Meetings
• To lead on and advise the organisation on the sustainability strategy, working with the ESG committee, gathering relevant data and sharing it as appropriate
• Manage the Estates department budget and monitor and provide advice on budget allocations
• To review and negotiate insurance for the organisation, liaising with senior leadership colleagues to ensure all aspects are covered
• Maintain an asset register ensuring compliance with legislative requirements
• To manage contracts including those relating to utilities
• To support capital works and refurbishment in terms of Health & Safety
• Develop an annual budget and identify any bids for new money, working with the trust and legacies team
• Ensure best value for money is obtained in relation to quotes for equipment and services and to promote the wise use of resources
• Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of service levels
• To respond appropriately to emergencies as they arise

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Follow all the organisation's Health & Safety and Infection Prevention & Control policies, procedures and training at all times
• Take responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Report any concerns, incidents, or hazards promptly, in line with hospice procedures
• Participate in any required training to maintain a safe and compliant workplace

Safeguarding

• Understand and adhere to Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
• Take personal responsibility for identifying and reporting any concerns relating to the welfare or safety of children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Attend safeguarding training as required for your role

Flexibility and Service Commitment

• Be flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the department and wider organisation, including working beyond usual hours where necessary
• Attend internal and external meetings, training or events as required, sometimes outside of standard working hours
• Travel to other organisations' sites or within the local area may be required, for which expenses will be reimbursed in line with the hospice's policies

General

• Be open to change and committed to continuous improvement and learning
• Undertake any reasonable additional duties aligned to the scope and level of your role, as may be required by line management
• Contribute positively to a supportive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture

Quality:

• The hospice expects all staff to work to the highest standards. The quality of care provided by every member of staff is paramount

Candidate Requirements:

Qualification & Training

Essential:

• Technical HND
• NEBOSH Certificate or relevant Health and Safety qualifications. i.e. IOSH.
• High standard written and spoken English
• High standard of numeracy skills
• Valid Full Driving Licence with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma
• First Aider
• Mental Health First Aider
• Legionella/water safety
• Asbestos
• Waste Management
• Medical gas

Experience:

Essential:

• 3 years' experience working in a similar role )
• Experience in identifying service needs and delivering innovative solutions
• Experience in database management
• Up-to-date knowledge of H&S legislation
• Diverse H&S knowledge covering, but not limited to, risk assessment, DSE, COSHH, manual handling, stress, lone working
• Budget management experience
• Experience of working with contractors

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a health care environment
• Completion of ISOH or IEMA course focusing on environmental responsibilities

Skills & Knowledge:

Essential:

• Knowledge and awareness of estates legislation
• Familiar with H&S at work act and Regulatory fire reform order
• Knowledge of COSHH Regulations
• Possess sound written skills
• Knowledge and demonstrates ability to use all Microsoft IT packages
• Ability to communicate positively with people by telephone, e-mail and letter
• Effective customer care skills, including how to understand, deliver and manage customer expectations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of change management processes and implementing change
• Knowledge of statistical reporting and producing reports

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Buy & Sell Annual leave

And many more.

Location: Stoke on Trent

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