Health & Safety Manager

Blue Arrow

  • Bury, Greater Manchester
  • £350-400 per day
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Health & Safety Manager - Contract Role
📍 Location: Bury, Greater Manchester (BL9)
📅 Start Date: September 2025
⏳ Contract Length: 3 months initially with potential extension
💼 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.4 hours per day, flexibility required across all operational hours (37 hours per week)
💰 Day Rate: £350-£400 per dayAbout the Role
This role is ideal for a confident and credible leader with a strong background in health and safety management across complex, multi-site environments.You'll be responsible for leading the development and implementation of corporate health and safety policies, managing a small team of advisors, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices. The role also involves oversight of occupational health contracts, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training delivery.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the organisation's health and safety function.
  • Develop and implement robust H&S frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Oversee occupational health provision and contract performance.
  • Conduct audits, investigations, and ensure RIDDOR compliance.
  • Deliver training and promote a safety-first culture across the organisation.
Candidate Requirements
  • NEBOSH qualified or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in a similar role within public-facing services.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Experience managing teams and delivering training.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Additional Information
This role is based on-site in Bury, with occasional travel within the locality. Flexibility may be required to respond to service needs, including attending evening meetings.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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