Overview
In this role you will strengthen operational risk and resilience by embedding consistent H&S standards across international offices. You will lead the H&S Management System, ensuring ISO 45001/45003 compliance and driving wellbeing initiatives. Expect to oversee incident management, audits, training, and policy development, with a proactive focus on risk mitigation and governance. You will contribute to sustainability reporting and integrate H&S into broader risk frameworks, shaping a safe and responsible workplace.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the H&S Management System across the firm
- Lead ISO 45001 certification planning and execution across international offices
- Oversee H&S incidents investigations, reporting, and escalation to senior leadership
- Manage H&S training rollout and integration into Learning & Development
- Develop and govern international H&S policies and policy publication
- Define H&S budget and resource needs
- Establish KPIs and reporting for governance bodies
- Drive continuous improvement of assessment tools and service providers
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement with HR, P&W, Risk, and Internal Audit
- Maintain and update MS documentation, dashboards, and records
- Prepare quarterly management reviews for H&S stakeholders
- Ensure governance and accountability across DSE, Stress Risk, Permits-to-work, and other assessments
- Lead international H&S assessments and governance across jurisdictions
- Embed MS requirements across training initiatives and system integration
- Guide management system roadmap (3–5 years) and readiness for audits
Key requirements
- Extensive experience managing complex management systems in a matrix organisation
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- IOSH Certificate or working towards IOSH Diploma
- Good understanding of UK legislation and its international implications
- Practical experience implementing H&S systems and compliance programmes
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
- relationship-building
- stakeholder-management
- strong communication
- ISO 45001
- ISO 45003
- H&S incident investigation
Health and Safety Manager - International in Leeds employer: DLA Piper
DLA Piper is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration across its global teams. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while working in the vibrant city of London, known for its rich legal landscape and multicultural environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact as you navigate complex legal challenges in a supportive and innovative setting.
