c. £45K per annum, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications | Full-time 35hrs (100% FTE)
Health and Safety Manager
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail; a world-leading maritime heritage destination. Committed to delivering exceptional experiences to all visitors, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a welcoming environment that engages and inspires diverse audiences.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate, delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.
As a registered charity, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community. Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work. From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard; The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.
The Role
An exciting and rewarding opportunity to lead Health and Safety across one of the UK’s most significant maritime heritage destination.
We are seeking an experienced, approachable and proactive Health and Safety Manager to support the safe and successful operation of this distinctive environment. From visitor galleries and working heritage buildings to filming, events and occupied premises, no two days are the same.
About You
Working as an integral member of the Estates Team and closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will be the Trust’s lead Health and Safety professional, taking ownership of the development, implementation and continuous improvement of organisational Health and Safety arrangements. The role offers professional autonomy, meaningful influence and close collaboration with colleagues, volunteers, tenants, contractors and other stakeholders.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding role for someone who combines sound technical knowledge with practical judgement, enjoys variety and wants to contribute to safeguarding people and the Dockyard’s unique heritage.
Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they feel like they don’t meet every qualification, when often they do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we aim to ensure a balance of representation and lived experience across our teams. We are committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive.
We acknowledge and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. The application process aims to ensure that no real or perceived barriers exist and we are committed to ensuring the process is transparent, fair and as inclusive as possible for all applicants.
Additionally, as a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant , Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust welcomes applications from serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military family members. We recognise the value of military experience and the transferable skills it brings to our organisation.
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