Health & Safety Manager

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager – Forensic Mental Health

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Hybrid

Remit

We are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading UK provider of Health and Justice services. Our client is committed to creating safer, healthier workplaces across their diverse operations, including Assault Referral Centres, secure transport, and complex care. Together, we are seeking a dynamic Health & Safety Manager who will play a key role in driving compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of safety across their services.

The Role

This standalone position offers autonomy and the opportunity to lead health and safety initiatives across approx. 50 small sites nationwide. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for implementing health and safety policies, conducting audits, and providing expert advice to senior leadership. This hybrid role combines remote work with travel to sites as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing robust health and safety management systems across the organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including conducting site inspections and audits.
• Investigating and reporting on incidents and near-misses, ensuring learnings are captured and shared.
• Collaborating with site managers and governance teams to drive improvements.
• Conducting training sessions on health and safety protocols, including first aid and fire safety.
• Regular reporting to senior stakeholders and presenting actionable plans for improvement.

Location

This role is hybrid with flexibility to work from home, combined with occasional site visits and attendance at Stevenage head office when required.

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH certification is mandatory.
• Experience within healthcare or forensic environments is .
• Strong understanding of CQC standards or similar regulated frameworks.
• Proven ability to independently develop and implement health and safety strategies.
• Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and fostering a culture of safety.
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail and IT literacy.

The Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and self-sufficient individual who thrives in independent roles. You must be adaptable, results-driven, and passionate about maintaining high standards in health and safety.

Interview Process

This role features a single-stage interview process: a formal discussion with the Managing Director and the Director of Nursing.

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Isobel Johnson directly on 0161 507 5060. Alternatively email an updated CV to ijohnson@compassltd.co.uk

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation/rebate.

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.