About the role
This senior role will lead a firm-wide programme to establish and embed a robust, consistent and sustainable Health & Safety management framework.
Working across the business, you will drive an 18-month transformation programme, strengthening governance, compliance, risk management and accountability. You'll work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to deliver practical, proportionate and lasting improvements, leaving the firm with a mature H&S framework and a clear long-term operating model.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the firm's Health & Safety transformation programme, developing the strategy, roadmap and future operating model.
- Design and embed a consistent H&S management framework aligned to business needs and risk.
- Provide expert H&S advice and guidance to senior leaders, driving accountability and a strong safety culture.
- Review and enhance H&S policies, procedures, governance and compliance arrangements.
- Develop robust approaches to risk assessment, audits, inspections, incident management and continuous improvement.
- Oversee fire safety, emergency planning, workplace safety, and contractor management.
- Define H&S training and competence requirements for managers and colleagues.
- Ensure H&S considerations are integrated into office moves, refurbishments and business change projects.
- Deliver meaningful reporting and insights to support informed decision-making and risk management.
- Build sustainable internal capability and recommend the organisation's long-term H&S operating model.
We are seeking a senior Health & Safety professional with a proven track record of leading significant organisational H&S improvement and transformation programmes.
You will have experience developing and embedding robust H&S frameworks across complex, multi-site organisations, taking H&S arrangements from a less mature state to a more consistent, effective and sustainable operating model.
You will bring:
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent senior-level H&S qualification.
- Experience leading major H&S transformation or improvement programmes.
- Expertise in designing and implementing H&S management frameworks and governance structures.
- Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, risk management and assurance.
- The credibility to influence senior leaders and drive organisational change.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
- Experience building accountability, capability and ownership across an organisation.
- Strong professional judgement and confidence in identifying and escalating risk.
- Ideally, experience within professional services, corporate or similarly complex environments.
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Health and Safety Manager - FTC 18 Months in Manchester employer: Freeths
Freeths is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sheffield that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on collaboration within one of the UK's largest housebuilding teams, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that values client relationships and professional advancement.
