Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager (SEO)

About Us

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure it is what it says it is, and make it healthier and more sustainable. To achieve this, we need a workplace that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing for every colleague.

The Role

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces? Do you thrive on driving positive change and supporting colleagues? If so, we want you to join our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit as our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative health, safety, and wellbeing policies.
• Provide expert advice to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Oversee incident investigations, audits, and risk management.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and engagement across the Agency.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum Level 6 Health & Safety qualification.
• Chartered membership of IOSH (or application in progress, due within 12 months).
• An IOSH training qualification (or willingness to complete within 6 months).
• Significant experience in health and safety within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in training development and delivery, and using data to drive improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Salary plus Civil Service Pension (employer contribution of 28.97%).
• Flexible working options, including homeworking and compressed hours.
• A supportive environment where your work truly matters.

Ready to make your mark?
Please follow this link Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager – Civil Service Jobs – GOV.UK to find out more about the role, working at the FSA and in the Civil Service, download our Candidate Pack and apply.

Apply by 1 February 2026 (23:55) and help shape the future of workplace wellbeing at the FSA.