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Based on-site at Derwentside IRC
We're seeking aHealth & Safety Manager to join our Group HSEF team, providing specialist Health, Safety, Environment & Fire (HSEF) support across Derwentside IRC and the wider Justice & Immigration (J&I) business. Reporting to the Senior Health, Safety & Environment Manager, you'll play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver specialist on-site Health, Safety, Environment & Fire (HSEF) support, assurance and advice.
- Promote understanding of and adherence to corporate, contractual, and regulatory HSEF requirements.
- Advise and support on measures necessary to manage HSEF related risks and vulnerabilities.
- Guide, support and promote the development, implementation, and continual improvement of protocols necessary to embed a consistent, sustainable HSEF management system.
- Support operational staff and advise upon HSEF awareness and best practices.
- Promote HSEF event reporting and provide HSEF related reports, analysis, and information.
- Review and provide specialist advice on Fire Risk Assessments and HSEF inspections.
- Identify, advise upon and deliver HSEF related training.
- Provide specialist SME support to bid and transformation projects / programmes.
- Advise upon and deliver HSEF related communications.
- Provide specialist investigatory support in response to SHE related incidents.
- Liaise and collaborate with external agencies and other HSEF professionals.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven expertise of managing HSEF.
- Minimum NEBOSH level 3 (or equivalent recognised body)
- Member of IOSH.
- Specialist Fire Risk Assessment and Environmental qualifications are desirable.
- An understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Ability to influence leaders and managers and various stakeholders to plan and deliver a high-quality safety service.
- Proven ability to manage change.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape safety culture, influence key business decisions, and help deliver safe, secure and compliant operations that make a difference every day.
Other notable benefits:
- Pension 6% employer matched
- Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
- Life assurance 2x base salary if in pension, (1x if not)
- Flexible working to support work-life balance
A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
- Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
- Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
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Health & Safety Manager employer: Serco Group
Serco is an exceptional employer that prioritises the protection of data as a core value, ensuring trust and integrity in its operations across various critical public services. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, Serco fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member can influence strategic decisions and contribute to meaningful change. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, Serco champions diversity and equal opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for all.
