Health and Safety Manager

Juniper Ventures Limited; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management organisation is seeking a confident Health & Safety Manager to oversee Health & Safety initiatives primarily across the London Borough of Newham. This role involves leading strategy development, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. Competitive salary of £56,159 per annum with local government pension scheme and flexible working options is offered. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and requires an experienced professional ready to impact the local community significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Senior Health & Safety professional with strong UK legislation knowledge.
• Management experience in public sector or complex organisations.
• Proven ability to influence change at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety governance and compliance across the organisation.
• Develop and deliver Health & Safety strategy and performance monitoring.
• Conduct incident investigations and measures to improve safety culture.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Management experience in complex environments

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Cultural change advocacy

Education

NEBOSH Level 6 or equivalent

Working towards Chartered IOSH status

Job description

Overview

Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid working available)

About Juniper

At Juniper, we deliver a diverse range of Facilities Management services including Health & Safety Consultancy, Catering, and Cleaning; primarily within the Education and Public Sectors. We are a values-driven organisation built on service excellence, partnership, and integrity. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking an exceptional Head of Finance Operations to strengthen our financial leadership and ensure the continued success and sustainability of our business.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and oversee Health & Safety, primarily across the London Borough of Newham. Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, this strategic role will provide expert advice to clients and senior leaders, ensuring robust governance, legal compliance and a strong Health & Safety culture.

You will primarily be responsible for the development and delivery of Health & Safety strategy, performance monitoring, and incident investigation.

About you

You will be a confident senior Health & Safety professional with:

• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience operating at a management level in a complex or public-sector organisation
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change
• A recognised Health & Safety qualification (Degree or NEBOSH Level 6)
• Working towards Chartered IOSH status

We Offer

• Competitive salary – £56,159 per annum
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Supportive, values-driven environment with real opportunity to make an impact

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

How to Apply

If you’re a qualified, strategic Health and Safety professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to: [e-mail] by 5pm on Sunday 15th February 2026