Candidates should hold a degree or equivalent experience in Health and Safety with a recognized qualification, demonstrating expertise in managing practices within clinical settings, policy development, and risk assessments. The role involves presenting information at governance meetings, ensuring compliance with legislation, and collaborating with various departments to carry out risk assessments. The salary range for this position is £46,260 - £60,130 based on skills and experience, and applicants must be pro-choice.
*We are looking for the successful candidate to come on board as soon as possible, ideally within 4 weeks
Do you have the expertise to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental practices in a healthcare setting?
BPAS are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to join us on a six-month interim basis. Working full time, over Monday to Friday with a hybrid arrangement between home, Head Office & units as required.
The Role
You will act as BPAS's expert on Health, Safety, & Environmental matters, developing & implementing policies that comply with current legislation & reflect best practices. You'll lead risk management activities, and provide guidance on incident & compliance audits. You'll oversee environmental compliance initiatives & contribute to our ongoing efforts to provide a safe & sustainable work environment.
You'll also support the Health & Safety Officer in their apprenticeship, helping to guide their development & ensuring they gain valuable experience in line with their training objectives.
About You
You'll have a degree or equivalent experience in Health & Safety, accompanied by a recognised qualification, with the ability to obtain IOSH membership. Your expertise includes managing HS&E practices within clinical settings, writing organisational policies, & conducting risk assessments. You'll bring excellent problem-solving skills, a strategic approach, & the confidence to provide leadership on safety matters to senior stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain BPAS policies in relation to Health, Safety and the Environment that accord with current legislation and meet organisational requirements
- Provide guidance to the organisation to ensure that practice is compliant with current legislation and best practice and escalate where practice remains non-compliant
- Manage the Health and Safety Officer and the development of their role and responsibilities in line with their progression through their apprenticeship
- Ensure appropriate reporting on Health, Safety and Environment at all levels of the organisation
- Present Health, Safety and Environment information at governance meetings
- Work with the Corporate Risk Manager to ensure that there is a clear pathway for incidents within BPAS
- Work with the relevant departments to ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out
- Project manage the delivery of ESOS, ESCR and other mandatory reporting
About us
A full job description and terms and conditions are available for you to download and review.
Further Information
Location: Hybrid working home working with travel to Head office in Leamington spa for meetings & team days when required. There will also be travel to BPAS units nationwide as needed.
BPAS Leamington Spa: Orion House, Tachbrook Park, Athena Drive, CV34 6RQ
Salary: £46,260 - £60,130 depending on skills and experience
Contract: 6 month fixed term contract
Hours: Full time - 36 per week
- Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm | Friday: 9am - 3.30pm.
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
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