Interim Health & Safety Manager
6 Month Contract. £31.77 PAYE plus holiday / £40.55 Umbrella. Predominantly Remote with Occasional Travel - may be some flexibility on rate.
We are delighted to be supporting a leading Housing Association in the search for an experienced Interim Health & Safety Manager to support their Property Services function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, solutions-focused Health & Safety professional to lead the implementation of key safety programmes across a busy repairs and maintenance operation.
This role is not focused on auditing and compliance monitoring alone. Instead, you'll work closely with operational teams to develop and implement effective safety solutions, helping to address identified gaps and improve workforce safety across a large-scale repairs service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of Health & Safety improvement initiatives across repairs and maintenance operations
- Develop and embed practical safety programmes and risk control measures
- Support the implementation of initiatives relating to RPE, HAVS and wider occupational health risks
- Partner with operational managers, supervisors and frontline teams to improve safety performance
- Review existing arrangements and develop workable solutions to address identified risks
- Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support across Property Services functions
- Drive continuous improvement and promote a positive safety culture
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and best practice
About You: We're particularly keen to hear from candidates with:
- NEBOSH qualification (essential)
- Proven Health & Safety experience within repairs, maintenance, housing, property services or similar operational environments
- Experience implementing Health & Safety programmes and workforce safety initiatives
- Strong understanding of risks affecting trade operatives and maintenance teams
- Knowledge of areas such as:
- RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment)
- HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome)
- COSHH
- Manual Handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- Contractor Safety Management
- Experience influencing operational teams and driving practical change
- Strong stakeholder management and project delivery skills
Suitable Backgrounds: We would particularly welcome applications from:
- Health & Safety Managers
- Health & Safety Business Partners
- Senior Health & Safety Advisors
- Operational Health & Safety Managers
- HSE Managers
- Health & Safety Leads
with experience gained within:
- Housing Associations
- Property Services
- Responsive Repairs
- Planned Maintenance
- Facilities Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Social Housing Contractors
What's On Offer?
- 6-month interim contract
- £31.77 per hour PAYE
- £40.55 per hour Umbrella
- Predominantly remote working
- Opportunity to lead meaningful Health & Safety improvements
- Work with a well-established and highly respected Housing Association