Health & Safety and Environment ManagerinSydenhaminSydenhamPUBLISHED THU 6 MAR 2025
St Christopher’s HospicerPyerBLq
In this key position, you will collaborate with passionate professionals, advising on health and safety regulations and conducting regular audits to enhance our practices. With a competitive salary of £55,371 for a 36-hour week, we offer a supportive working environment where your skills will directly impact the lives of those we serve. If you’re committed to making a difference and want to align your career with your values, we’d love to hear from you. Explore the opportunity further and apply today by visiting our website at www.stchristophers.org.uk.
The Health & Safety and Environment Manager is crucial in managing the organisations health and safety practices and monitoring its environmental footprint. This role ensures that St Christophers implements policies to create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. You will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing health and safety and environmental practices at both hospice sites (Sydenham and Orpington) and across our charity shops.
The Health & Safety and Environment Manager is crucial in managing the organisations health and safety practices and monitoring its environmental footprint. This role ensures that St Christophers implements policies to create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. You will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing health and safety and environmental practices at both hospice sites (Sydenham and Orpington) and across our charity shops.
About us
Health & Safety and Environment Manager
Location: St Christophers Hospice, Sydenham & Orpington, with travel to charity shop locations (currently 24 sites in South East London)
Reports to: Head of Estates and Site Services
Salary: £55,371 per annum, 36 hours per week
About St Christophers Hospice:
St Christophers Hospice is a leading provider of palliative care, committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Health, Safety, and Environment Manager to join our team to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff, patients, and visitors, while also monitoring and reducing our environmental impact.
Primary Job Purpose:
The Health & Safety and Environment Manager is crucial in managing the organisations health and safety practices and monitoring its environmental footprint. This role ensures that St Christophers implements policies to create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. You will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing health and safety and environmental practices at both hospice sites (Sydenham and Orpington) and across our charity shops.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert Health and Safety advice, assistance, and support to all levels of the organisation
- Ensure that St Christophers is implementing policies and procedures that create a safe environment for all employees, patients, and visitors
- Support the monitoring and reduction of St Christophers environmental impact, recommending and overseeing measures to improve sustainability
- Conduct or coordinate regular health and safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all St Christophers sites and charity shops
- Collaborate with colleagues in specialist areas (such as clinical staff) to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and best practice
- Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programmes for staff.
- Keep abreast of industry regulations and trends, ensuring St Christophers remains compliant and proactive in its approach.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations and environmental impact management
- Previous experience in a health and safety or environmental role, ideally within a healthcare or multi-site environment
- Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Relevant qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, Chartered IOSH) and/or Environmental Management.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive, compassionate, and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in a leading charitable organisation.
If you are passionate about health, safety, and sustainability, and would like to play a key role in supporting St Christophers Hospice, we would love to hear from you.
To apply: Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers at www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsFIhO and to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button below.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Vickers on 020 8768
Closing Date 6th April 2025
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