Health and Safety Manager

About the role We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to play a key role in promoting a positive, informed and preventative culture of health, safety, wellbeing and compliance across JRF. Reporting to the Workplace Lead, you will act as JRF's Competent Person, providing expert advice, guidance and assurance to colleagues, managers and senior leaders across the organisation. Working closely with our external Health & Safety partner, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our health and safety framework, ensuring compliance arrangements remain effective, proportionate and aligned with legislative requirements and organisational needs. This is a varied and influential role where you will manage and develop JRF's Health & Safety Management System, oversee audits and inspections, support incident investigations, monitor performance and provide meaningful reporting and insight to leadership teams. You will also chair the Health & Safety Forum, helping to drive engagement, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation. In addition, you will support JRF's environmental compliance responsibilities, including regulatory submissions and sustainability initiatives, helping us further develop our environmental and ESG ambitions whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. As part of a small and collaborative Workplace Team, you will contribute to wider workplace projects and support the delivery of high-quality workplace services when required. About you You will be an experienced health and safety professional with a passion for creating safe, compliant and supportive workplaces. To be successful in this role, you will bring: A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification. Significant experience within a health and safety, compliance, governance, risk or assurance environment. Expert knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice. Experience developing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and management systems. Experience managing audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation and translate requirements into practical and proportionate solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise, influence, challenge and support colleagues at all levels. Experience producing management information, assurance reports, dashboards and performance indicators. Knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices, with the ability to support organisational objectives in this area. Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or another relevant professional body, experience chairing health and safety forums and knowledge of fire safety, contractor management and workplace compliance requirements would be advantageous. How to apply If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform. The closing date for applications is Monday 28th September 2026 Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th October 2026 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.