*We are looking for the successful candidate to come on board as soon as possible, ideally within 4 weeks
Do you have the expertise to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental practices in a healthcare setting?
BPAS are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to join us, working full time, over Monday to Friday with a hybrid arrangement between home, Head Office & units as required.
The Role
You will act as BPAS's expert on Health, Safety, & Environmental matters, developing & implementing policies that comply with current legislation & reflect best practices. You'll lead risk management activities, and provide guidance on incident & compliance audits. You'll oversee environmental compliance initiatives & contribute to our ongoing efforts to provide a safe & sustainable work environment. You'll also support the Health & Safety Officer in their apprenticeship, helping to guide their development & ensuring they gain valuable experience in line with their training objectives.
About You
You'll have a degree or equivalent experience in Health & Safety, accompanied by a recognised qualification, with the ability to obtain IOSH membership. Your expertise includes managing HS&E practices within clinical settings, writing organisational policies, & conducting risk assessments. You'll bring excellent problem-solving skills, a strategic approach, & the confidence to provide leadership on safety matters to senior stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
- Develop and maintain BPAS policies in relation to Health, Safety and the Environment that accord with current legislation and meet organisational requirements.
- Provide guidance to the organisation to ensure that practice is compliant with current legislation and best practice and elevate where practice remains non-compliant.
- Manage the Health and Safety Officer and the development of their role and responsibilities in line with their progression through their apprenticeship.
- Ensure appropriate reporting on Health, Safety and Environment at all levels of the organisation.
- Present Health, Safety and Environment information at governance meetings.
- Work with the Corporate Risk Manager to ensure that there is a clear pathway for incidents within BPAS.
- Work with the relevant departments to ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out.
- Project manage the delivery of ESOS, ESCR and other mandatory reporting.
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
- 34 days annual leave per year
- You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Further Information
Location: Hybrid working home working with travel to Head office in Leamington spa for meetings & team days when required. There will also be travel to BPAS units nationwide as needed.
Salary: £48,366 - £62,867 depending on skills and experience
Hours: Full time - 36 per week
Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm | Friday 9am - 3.30pm.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience of working in Health and Safety
- Recognised UK qualification in Health and Safety NEBOSH or equivalent standard
- Membership or ability to obtain membership of Institute of Safety and Health
- Chartered Member of Institute of Safety and Health
Experience
- Experience of assessing and managing Health and Safety in a clinical environment
- Experience of independently assessing risk assessments and managing non-conformances
- Experience of writing Health, Safety and Environment policy at an organisational level
- Experience of working at a management level within Health and Safety
- Experience of maintaining ISO14001 accreditation
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory requirements and best practice for Health, Safety and Environment as it applies within Healthcare
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Health, Safety & Environment Manager in Warwick employer: British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
BPAS is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As the UK's largest independent women's reproductive health charity, we provide meaningful opportunities to make a real impact in the community while fostering ethical and sustainable practices in procurement. Our commitment to staff development ensures that you will have access to training and advancement opportunities, making your career with us both rewarding and fulfilling.
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) Recruitment Team
