Remote Senior Safety Lead – Expeditions & Compliance

Outdoor Learning; Remote; GBP 47,000 - GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed charity organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across delivery partners. The role involves developing safety strategies, ensuring legal compliance, and managing a Safety Team. Candidates should have expertise in outdoor learning and strong leadership capabilities. This full-time position is crucial in supporting young people's safe access to life-changing experiences through the charity's programs. A remote working option is available, with occasional regional travel required.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Healthcare cash plan

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply safety risk management frameworks and confidently advise senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of terrains and modes of expedition travel within the UK.
• In-depth knowledge of national safety legislation relevant to outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Safety to strengthen operational safety across the DofE Network.
• Lead safety support delivery for the Expedition section to Licensed Organisations.
• Oversee incident reporting within CRM systems and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Safety risk management frameworks

Outdoor education

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Technical qualifications in outdoor education

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

An esteemed charity organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across delivery partners. The role involves developing safety strategies, ensuring legal compliance, and managing a Safety Team. Candidates should have expertise in outdoor learning and strong leadership capabilities. This full-time position is crucial in supporting young people's safe access to life-changing experiences through the charity's programs. A remote working option is available, with occasional regional travel required.