Health & Saftey Manager

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager - Central London - £55,000 to £65,000 + Annual BonusMy client, a leading Student Accommodation firm in London, are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead from the front in all aspects of H&S implementing strategy in line with legislation across all sites.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, thriving, and innovative company with all sites located in the heart of central London (Zone 1). The firm are on an accelerated growth plan to double in size over the next 3-4 years.You will be ensuring the firm are fully compliant in all aspects of H&S, providing advice, guidance and working collaboratively, influencing the leadership and management teams to help them understand the H&S responsibilities in their roles/buildings inorder to keep themselves and the residents safe.Duties:

• Proactive communication with the leadership & management teams on new legislation; being accountable for delivering required changes in the business
• Create and execute a strategic H&S plan
• Being accountable for the creation and review of all policy documents keeping all up to date and compliant with relevant legislation
• Partner with site teams to gain a full understanding of their roles, processes, and buildings and collaborate with & upskill managers to inspire a strong H&S culture
• Maintain register of all risk assessments and method statements
• Review RAMS on at least an annual basis
• Effectively communicate all risk assessments to relevant colleagues with everyone inputting to the RA process
• Establish suitable organisational controls to ensure method statements are followed
• Maintain a register of all assets requiring routine H&S checks (e.g., xlifts, pressure systems, etc)
• Recommend & implement control measures and advise on the standard of PPE issued to colleagues
• Formulate suitable procedures and policies to manage contractors at sites to ensure suitable risk assessments and method statements are provided and permits to work are issued as appropriate
• Ensure on site contractor management protocols are understood and followed
• Provide H&S input to the design, specification and furnishings of new buildings being built or refurbished
• Ensure the implementation of effective H&S communication and co-ordination to provide a clear understanding of H&S accountability to the tenants
• Liaise with the H&S departments of University partners in collaboration with the Customer Experience team
• Chair the bi-monthly Health & Safety Committee meeting and actively participate in the Fire Safety Group Meeting
• Conduct & carry out internal audits and inspections of H&S. Report on audit findings and issue logs & actions through to completion in a timely manner
• Carry out practical & regular scenario training with the operational teams
• Investigate, review and report on accidents
• Carry out gap analysis of the H&S IT system against business requirements & make recommendations
• Identify relevant H&S training needs throughout the business; to include team training; certification to achieve the standards imposed by legislation
• Inform the Head of Learning and Development when you create and deliver practical training programmes throughout the business
• Review E-learning material to ensure fit for purpose and address business needs.
• Maintain and make available to the business user-friendly H&S guidance, policies etc for implementation
• Update and train colleagues on the respective site-specific fire & PEEP emergency evacuation plans, fire evac chair, use of fire lifts and provide fire alarm panel documentation and training/refresher training
• Fire Drills to be scheduled, effectively conducted and suitable records retained with practical PEEPs being prepared

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous H&S experience working with accommodation, large residential properties or hotel and leisure industry is desirable
• Ideally a chartered membership of a relevant professional body IOSH/NEBOSH
• 5+ years experience in a H&S role working with UK legislation
• Pragmatic thinker and proactive attitude with proven influencing ability
• Experience using a hands-on approach working in a small/medium business
• Knowledge or interest in the Fire Safety Bill
• Strong technical knowledge across relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, compliance, standards, and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working with accommodation, large residential properties or hotel and leisure industry is desirable
• As you will be working across our operational sites, the firm will apply for an enhanced DBS check

Package

• 4 days in HQ or onsite and 1 day working from home
• £55,000 to £65,000 + 20% Annual Performance Bonus
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance, Eyecare, Financial, Mental and Physical Support
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Training and Development Courses
• Half Price Gym membership
• Access to discounts on retails & ISA and various workplace saving products

For more information, please contact Megan on the Business Support desk.Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of permanent workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs and Privacy Policy which can be found at doveandhawk.co.uk

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