At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives, transforming culture and compliance at the Met Office.
- Company: Join the Met Office, a leader in weather and climate services.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive pay, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Disability Confident employer, promoting inclusivity and diversity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of health and safety in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Level 6 Health and Safety Diploma or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for a Senior Health & Safety Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (two days per week onsite - Exeter).
Job Purpose: You will provide expert advice and leadership on all aspects of health and safety and risk management across the Met Office helping to deliver strategic plans to transform health and safety culture and compliance across the organisation.
As a Senior Health & Safety Manager your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provide inspirational leadership to support the delivery of the Health and Safety Strategic Improvement Plan across the Met Office, transforming safety culture and driving safety improvements to align with the Met Office strategy.
- Support leading the management of the overall framework and continuous improvement for the Safety Management System (SMS), policies and procedures and tools, which aligns to Met Office business and legal requirements.
- Provide technical leadership for the Health and Safety Team.
Essential:
- An expert by nature with experience in transforming Health and Safety culture in a complex environment.
- Level 6 (or above) Diploma in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety or relevant degree; and / or Chartered Membership of IOSH or IIRSM.
- Proven ability and expertise in leading safety at a senior level, ideally in a multi-site, trade unionised operation with multiple stakeholders, and in-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legal requirements.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident: As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Met Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.
In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.
Senior Health & Safety Manager in Exeter employer: Resourcing Group
The Met Office is an exceptional employer that prioritises the health and safety of its employees while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. With a hybrid working model based in Exeter, employees benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development, alongside a commitment to inclusivity through initiatives like the Disability Confident Scheme. Joining the Met Office means being part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to transforming health and safety practices across the public sector.
