Health And Safety Manager x 3

Ambulance Service is seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Manager for a 3‑month assignment (with potential to extend) supporting Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with an immediate start.

This is a senior operational interim role within a complex NHS environment, providing Health & Safety leadership, statutory compliance oversight, incident management, and assurance to senior stakeholders.

Role brief

• Immediate start
• Hybrid working available, to be agreed at interview.
• Paid via agency
• Travel required across the region
• Expenses reimbursed in line with Agenda for Change
• NHS / healthcare Health & Safety experience desirable

We are looking for candidates who are immediately or very quickly available, confident operating autonomously, and experienced acting as a competent person under Health & Safety legislation.

The role acts as the Trust’s competent person for Health & Safety and works closely with senior leaders, managers, and frontline services.

Key Focus Areas

• Health & Safety compliance across multiple sites and services
• Incident reporting, investigation and learning (including RIDDOR)
• Risk assessments, audits and risk register management
• Data analysis, reporting and assurance to senior stakeholders
• Policy review and regulatory liaison
• Supporting and embedding a positive safety culture
• NEBOSH (or equivalent) and strong professional H&S background
• CMIOSH or working towards Chartered status
• Proven NHS or complex healthcare Health & Safety experience
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Confident engaging with senior leaders and regulators
• Able to work independently at pace and manage competing priorities

Logistics

• Immediate availability required
• Must be able to travel independently (own vehicle)
• AFC‑aligned travel and subsistence paid