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Health and Safety Manager - FTC 18 Months
Freeths
, , united kingdom
Posted 24 Oct 2026
Closing: 23 Nov 2026
Permanent
£70 - £90
Job Description & Overview
## Health and Safety Manager - FTC 18 MonthsApply: Manchester: Leeds: Sheffield: Nottingham: Oxford: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR **About the role** This senior role will lead a firm-wide programme to establish and embed a robust, consistent and sustainable Health & Safety management framework.Working across the business, you will drive an 18-month transformation programme, strengthening governance, compliance, risk management and accountability. You'll work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to deliver practical, proportionate and lasting improvements, leaving the firm with a mature H&S framework and a clear long-term operating model. **Key responsibilities*** Lead the firm's Health & Safety transformation programme, developing the strategy, roadmap and future operating model.* Design and embed a consistent H&S management framework aligned to business needs and risk.* Provide expert H&S advice and guidance to senior leaders, driving accountability and a strong safety culture.* Review and enhance H&S policies, procedures, governance and compliance arrangements.* Develop robust approaches to risk assessment, audits, inspections, incident management and continuous improvement.* Oversee fire safety, emergency planning, workplace safety, and contractor management.* Define H&S training and competence requirements for managers and colleagues.* Ensure H&S considerations are integrated into office moves, refurbishments and business change projects.* Deliver meaningful reporting and insights to support informed decision-making and risk management.* Build sustainable internal capability and recommend the organisation's long-term H&S operating model. We are seeking a senior Health & Safety professional with a proven track record of leading significant organisational H&S improvement and transformation programmes.You will have experience developing and embedding robust H&S frameworks across complex, multi-site organisations, taking H&S arrangements from a less mature state to a more consistent, effective and sustainable operating model. **You will bring:*** NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent senior-level H&S qualification.* Experience leading major H&S transformation or improvement programmes.* Expertise in designing and implementing H&S management frameworks and governance structures.* Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, risk management and assurance.* The credibility to influence senior leaders and drive organisational change.* The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.* Experience building accountability, capability and ownership across an organisation.* Strong professional judgement and confidence in identifying and escalating risk.* Ideally, experience within professional services, corporate or similarly complex environments. No Recruitment Agencies Please!
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 24 Oct 2026
- Location: , , united kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Management & Operations, Other
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