At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire teams to deliver top-notch health and safety practices while providing practical solutions.
- Company: Join Clancy, a diverse and inclusive employer committed to employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and unique employee perks.
- Other info: Embrace a dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and lead a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Strong HSE knowledge, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're looking for someone who can inspire and support our busy operational teams to consistently deliver work using best-in-class health and safety practices. Your inquisitive nature will help you understand the real challenges our colleagues face on site, and we'll rely on you to provide practical solutions with clear, engaging advice that motivates people to work safely. You'll also help shape and deliver communication strategies that resonate, from in-person conversations to videos and podcasts.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a small team of H&S Advisors, ensuring consistent, high-quality support across all operational areas.
- Set clear team goals and priorities, aligned to organisational objectives and emerging risk.
- Oversee the programme of site inspections and audits, ensuring findings drive meaningful improvement.
- Guide the team in supporting accident and incident investigations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong learning outcomes.
- Provide strategic Health, Safety and Wellbeing input into tenders and bids, aligning safety commitments with commercial and operational expectations.
- Ensure the team effectively assesses external working environments, supporting safe planning and delivery.
- Monitor the H&S management system, identifying gaps and leading the development of improvements.
- Drive the implementation of new initiatives, sharing best practice and embedding consistent ways of working.
- Lead communication of new legislation, standards or working practices, ensuring your team cascades these clearly and effectively.
- Champion our behavioural and cultural change programme - ThinkSafe, embedding it through your team and across operations.
- Promote a positive reporting culture, ensuring Safety Observations and Hazard Reports are encouraged, captured and acted upon.
Qualifications
- Significant advisory experience underpinned by strong knowledge of current HSE legislation.
- A Level 6 Health & Safety Diploma (or currently working towards it), with appropriate professional membership such as IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent.
- A NEBOSH Certification and CSCS Card.
- Relevant industry experience (utilities, infrastructure, construction, or similar).
- Creativity and originality in your approach, combined with solid Health & Safety expertise.
- Previous managerial experience leading a team of H&S Advisors, or a strong desire and readiness to step into a leadership role.
- Exceptional communication skills with high emotional intelligence, enabling you to adapt your message so it lands positively and has impact.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum.
- Clancy Xtras employee benefits programme with discounts for various retailers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
HS & W Manager in Kent employer: The Clancy Group Limited
At Clancy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. As the HS & W Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while benefiting from competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare, and a generous holiday allowance. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our Clancy Xtras programme and ongoing professional development, ensuring you thrive in your role and contribute to meaningful health and safety improvements across our operations.
