Health and Safety Manager

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organisation based in Bromsgrove is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a full-time role focused on professional development. The position aims to build technical competence and operational expertise leading to a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification. Key responsibilities include overseeing health and safety compliance across various environments and supporting a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates should have IOSH membership and good communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including a generous leave package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Team budget for annual team outing

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Cash Back Scheme

Free parking and refreshments

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to health and safety or compliance environments.
• Experience in housing or property maintenance.
• Experience supporting safety training or toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the organisation's Health & Safety strategy.
• Manage safety in office environments and contractor operations.

Skills

IOSH membership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Education

Level 6 Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Health and Safety Manager (Development Role)

Location: Bromsgrove

Overview

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join us on a development pathway. This full-time, permanent role is designed to build technical competence and operational experience toward a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification over a two-year period.

Role and responsibilities

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Health & Safety strategy, embedding a positive safety culture and supporting compliance across operational areas.
• Manage safety in office environments, housing stock, repairs and maintenance, and contractor operations.

Development and qualifications

• Structured development role designed to build technical competence and operational experience over two years, including relevant professional membership.
• Work towards an appropriate Level 6 Health & Safety qualification (starting within the first 6 months of employment) with increasing responsibility as capability grows.

About you

• IOSH membership held with experience or exposure to health and safety, compliance, housing, property or operational risk environments.
• Basic knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and a commitment to structured development and training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage contractors and stakeholders and communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Experience in housing or property maintenance, supporting safety training or toolbox talks, using compliance systems, or contributing to safety improvement initiatives is desirable but not essential.
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Current valid driving licence with an insured car.

What we can offer

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Holiday buy back scheme – the organisation may buy back up to 10 days from staff
• Team budget for annual team outing
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme through Octopus Energy
• Pension scheme – defined contribution via SHPS; life insurance available to pension members
• Employee Assistance Programme; Mental Health First Aiders
• Healthcare Cash Back Scheme, retail discounts, Long Service Awards, and reimbursement for professional subscriptions
• Corporate sponsorship opportunities; reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates; reimbursement for annual flu jab
• Free parking and refreshments; monthly staff compliments raffle; wellbeing calendar of events

Important notices

Bdht reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where applications volume is high. This job opportunity is LGBT-friendly.