At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the H&S Manager and lead health and safety initiatives across projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on fostering a positive safety culture.
- Benefits: Remote work, contract until late 2026, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engage in project visits and inspections to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health and safety standards while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and experience in H&S roles.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Remote
Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Length: Running until Nov/Dec 2026
Summary: The Deputy Health & Safety (H&S) Manager will provide essential support to the H&S Manager by standing in during their absence and assisting with the overall management and delivery of health and safety across projects. This role involves active participation in weekly H&S team meetings, project review meetings, onboarding sessions, and H&S forums to ensure consistent communication and alignment of safety objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collating data and producing comprehensive H&S metrics reports
- Maintaining and implementing management systems across projects
- Driving continuous development of these systems
- Supporting and leading health and safety initiatives
- Covering for H&S Advisor roles as required
- Producing safety moments and safety alerts to promote awareness and best practice
- Conducting occasional project visits and inspections to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement
- Performing other general health and safety duties as needed
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring that all health and safety standards and statutory requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices
- Experience supporting and deputising for H&S management roles
- Ability to collate, analyse, and report H&S metrics effectively
- Competence in maintaining and developing health and safety management systems
- Leadership in driving H&S initiatives and promoting safety culture
- Experience conducting site visits and inspections
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to produce clear safety alerts and safety moments
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Proactive problem-solving and risk management skills
Software/Tools:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- H&S management and reporting software (e.g. Safety Culture, IMS platforms)
Certifications & Standards:
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (preferred)
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and other relevant H&S standards
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