Health & Safety Leader - UK Retail & Clinical Ops

Sonova Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across their retail and clinical settings. This role involves developing and maintaining safety policies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of health and safety standards, experience in risk assessments, and strong training and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Boots Discount Card

Free hearing aids

Free Flu Vaccine

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefit Box

Life Assurance Cover

Long Service Awards

Generous Annual Leave

Telus support network

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, HSE guidance, and CQC requirements.
• Experienced in risk assessments, audits, and incident investigation.
• Experience working across multi-site environments—ideally retail or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health & Safety agenda across all retail, clinical, and support settings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, identifying root causes.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Risk assessment experience

Auditing skills

Incident investigation

Ability to advise senior leaders

Training delivery

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GradIOSH or CMIOSH membership (preferred)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across their retail and clinical settings. This role involves developing and maintaining safety policies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of health and safety standards, experience in risk assessments, and strong training and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model along with a comprehensive benefits package.