Health and Safety Manager in Fareham

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Fareham or Swindon/Hybrid working from home

Closing date for applications: 24th July 2026

The opportunity

Are you an experienced and driven Health & Safety professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking a talented Health & Safety Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping and enhancing our safety culture. As Health & Safety Manager, you will lead and develop a team responsible for the effective delivery and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Management System and its associated processes. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing for employees, customers, and other stakeholders. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will provide expert guidance, influence strategic decision-making, and drive a proactive safety culture. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement will be essential as you help elevate Health & Safety performance across the organisation.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

Your role will involve managing the H&S team and framework to ensure effective implementation of the Zurich UK Policy and compliance with overarching regulatory and legislative standards. You will be focussed on Zurich-occupied properties and employees working away from their normal office environment. Effective communication with senior and junior stakeholders will be vital to ensure the necessary support for the H&S program. You will be responsible for keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments, undertaking root cause analysis of reported incidents to ensure staff physical and mental wellbeing, operating an annual programme of site audits/tests and ensuring remedial activities are carried out in a timely manner. You will oversee an annual risk assessment to ensure the hierarchy of risks facing Zurich is understood and appropriate resource, training and comms is directed to mitigate these. Your role extends to managing resource to ensure effective design and operating of key H&S processes within the UK and collaborating with local business managers to ensure consistent delivery. You will provide advice, guidance, and support to local Business Managers on H&S issues, acting as a role model for H&S in line with the Zurich Commitment, Zurich’s values and to drive a positive H&S culture across the UK business.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a committed and ambitious individual with appropriate qualifications and practical application in a relatable industry. You should have demonstrable experience of people management, leadership and experience of driving a positive culture within the H&S environment. As the ideal candidate, you will be personable and capable of building and sustaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority.

• People Management experience of H&S professionals.
• Proven leadership qualities and ability to engage senior stakeholders
• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice, British Safety Council Level 6 Diploma, or equivalent).
• Comprehensive understanding of H&S legislation, regulation and demonstrable practical application of risk management

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday, alongside a range of other flexible benefits.

Your application

We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com.