Health And Safety Manager

Job description

Interim Health & Safety Manager (3-Month Contract)

Location: South East England (Kent, Surrey & Sussex)

Contract: Interim (3 months, with potential extension)

Start Date: Immediate

Working Pattern: Hybrid (to be agreed at interview)

Overview

We are currently supporting South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) in the appointment of 3 Interim Health & Safety Managers to provide immediate leadership across a complex NHS environment.

This is a senior operational role, responsible for ensuring statutory compliance, managing incidents, and providing expert Health & Safety assurance to senior stakeholders across multiple sites.

You will act as the Trust’s competent person under Health & Safety legislation, operating autonomously and influencing at senior level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and advice on all aspects of Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and NHS standards
• Lead incident reporting, investigation and learning (including RIDDOR)
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and inspections across multiple sites
• Manage and contribute to the Health & Safety risk register
• Analyse data and produce reports for senior stakeholders and committees
• Review, develop and implement Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Liaise with external regulators and key stakeholders
• Promote and embed a positive safety culture across the organisation

These responsibilities reflect the Trust’s requirement for robust incident management, audit, and regulatory compliance systems.

Key Requirements

• NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification
• CMIOSH (or working towards Chartered status)
• Proven experience within NHS or complex healthcare environments
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management systems
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Additional Information

• Immediate availability is essential
• Travel required across Kent, Surrey & Sussex (own vehicle required)
• Expenses reimbursed in line with Agenda for Change
• Agency contract (not directly employed by SECAmb)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South East

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-04-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English