Health & Safety and Estates Manager in Birmingham

NUPAS is recruiting a Health, Safety and Estates Manager to join our growing team. Working 37.5 hours per week across 5 days, the successful candidate will be responsible for all Health & Safety matters at NUPAS, alongside Estates responsibilities for 5 main hubs within NUPAS’s estates profile across the Midlands and North‑West. This is an opportunity for a pro‑active and dynamic individual to work for one of the leading organisations supporting women’s reproductive choices.

The Health, Safety & Estates Manager will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Risk, Quality and Patient Safety Lead, Head of Operations, Regional Managers and external partner organisations to support the safe and effective delivery of our services, while championing a positive culture throughout all levels of the Organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust Health & Safety management system for NUPAS, promoting high standards of Health & Safety management across all activities.
• Review, update and implement all relevant Health & Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Develop and implement a proactive audit and inspection programme to identify risks, drive continuous improvement and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop and manage the organisation’s Health & Safety training strategy, ensuring systems are in place to identify training needs and monitor attendance.
• Promote and embed a positive Health & Safety culture throughout all levels of the organisation through proactive engagement, visible leadership and targeted initiatives.
• Oversee the development and review of safe systems of work for activities, ensuring compliance through a program of proactive audits across all hubs.
• Lead investigations for all accidents, near misses and other relevant incidents, ensuring root causes are identified, reasonable controls are implemented and statutory reporting requirements are met (e.g., RIDDOR).
• Provide expert professional advice and support regarding health, safety and estate matters to all staff, ensuring clear routes for out‑of‑hours and leave periods.
• Act as a point of contact for regulators and external auditors in relation to Health & Safety and estates compliance.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks, guidance, industry best practice and emerging improvements, and keep team members informed.
• Develop and manage an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system to ensure statutory compliance and effective estates management, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical safety and gas safety.
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to the Executive Leadership Team, including current performance against KPIs and emerging risks.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance and security arrangements are in place across five hubs, overseeing upkeep, repairs, refurbishments and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate and oversee approved contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance, performance and value for money.
• Uphold and adhere to NUPAS values and strategic objectives, working unsupervised using own judgement on day‑to‑day operational and strategic issues.
• Maintain a professional work ethic and promote professionalism within the organisation.

Person Specification:

Experience (Essential):

• Proven ability to promote and embed a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Demonstrable experience in developing risk assessments, conducting inspections/audits and undertaking incident investigations (including working knowledge of RIDDOR reporting).
• Strong working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements relevant to estates (fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical and gas safety).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Managing Health & Safety across multiple sites; Working in healthcare, charity or similar regulated environments (e.g., CQC); Developing and implementing formal Health & Safety management systems (e.g., ISO45001); Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards; Managing budgets and delivering value for money; Developing and managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems; Using digital compliance and training management systems.

Qualifications (Essential):

• Minimum of 5 years in a Health & Safety role at management level.
• Minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Higher level Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 NVQ).
• Relevant qualification in Facilities or Estates Management.

Location: National based role. The office‑based element will be at our Head Office in Birmingham or at one of our nationwide clinics.

Salary and Benefits: Salary depending on experience; permanent contract; 37.5 hours per week (5 days, 7.5 hours per day).

Employees must observe confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance and health & safety policies. All staff must adhere to NUPAS values, protect vulnerable individuals, ensure safety in the workplace (no smoking), and manage personal property responsibly. The role includes responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and requires a DBS check.