Health, Safety and Security Lead

Softcat plc; Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Health, Safety Security Lead to oversee health and safety across multiple offices. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, developing protocols, and managing operations. Candidates should have a degree in Health and Safety Management and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Holiday

Extra holiday on birthday and Christmas

Director hosted lunches

Technology vouchers

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support

Qualifications

• Strong communicator who can influence management and executives.
• Proven experience in health and safety roles within construction/engineering/facilities/offices.
• Updated understanding of health and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, safety, and security compliance and training.
• Develop security protocols and emergency preparedness.
• Manage daily safety and security operations across offices.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree/qualifications in Health and Safety Management/NEBOSH/IOSH Level 6 or above

Tools

Health & Safety Software

Job description

Join our Property and Workplace team

The Property and Workplace team is responsible for ensuring that the working environment in all Softcat's offices is of the highest standard, consistent with one of the Company's objectives of being a great place to work. A central element of Softcat's business model is that a happy and engaged workforce drives great customer service so the provision of offices that ensure high levels of staff welfare, safety and satisfaction is integral to Softcat's success. The Property and Workplace team works to ensure full statutory compliance and developing an operating structure which supports consistent delivery of Facilities Management (FM), Capital Projects (procure, design, build), Health & Safety and Risk Management services, Fleet Management, as well as contributing towards Softcat's sustainability agenda.

Safeguarding People, Places, and Standards Across Every Site

As Health, Safety Security Lead, you'll oversee all aspects of health, safety, and security across 15+ UK and international offices, reporting to the Head of Property and Workplace. You'll implement robust controls to reduce risk, ensure regulatory and ISO compliance, and manage company training. The role is based at various UK or Dublin offices and requires periodic travel.

As Health, Safety Security Lead, you'll be responsible for:

• Overseeing health, safety, and security compliance, training, investigations, risk management, emergency response, and global safety systems, enforcing Softcat's policies regionally
• Developing and communicating security protocols, access control standards, technical solutions, and emergency preparedness, liaising with local authorities as needed
• Leading the development of a strong Health & Safety culture, collaborating on policy with Legal and HR, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and ISO standards
• Creating and implementing project-specific health & safety strategies, conduct risk assessments (GRA, FRA, DSE, DDA), and maintain accident management and reporting tools
• Managing daily safety and security operations, audits, third-party consultants, and contract security personnel across UK and international offices
• Coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders, deliver training, manage insurance risk, and support business continuity, crisis management, and compliance initiatives

We'd love you to have

• A strong and effective communicator, who can influence management and executives
• Degree/ qualifications in Health and Safety Management/NEBOSH/IOSH Level 6 or above would be desirable
• Updated understanding of health and safety principles with proven technical skills in occupational safety and health disciplines would be beneficial
• Proficiency in H&S Software & tools would be beneficial
• Proven experience in H&S roles within construction/engineering/facilities/offices
• Strong knowledge of updated health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards
• Proven Management and problem solving skills would be advantageous

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are real and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply—we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. We highly encourage you to be as authentic as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true self.

Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Marlow, South Coast

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include:

• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Life Assurance
• Holiday
• Two days extra holiday on top of your usual entitlement on your birthday and at Christmas
• Trips – opportunity to qualify for Director hosted lunches as well as half and full year incentive trips to places all over the world
• Vouchers – technology vouchers, activity passes, restaurant discount card
• Partner/family Benefits – option to add your partner/family to some of the benefits
• Perklife access – portal for all perks and flexible benefits
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support

To apply, please submit your details through our standard application process.