Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

The role of the Health and Safety Manager is to co-ordinate, support and advise the organisation on all aspects of health and safety within the Air Ambulance Service. You will establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, trainingand systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with health and safety within the organisation are understood.Health and Safety Manager Responsibilities:

• Own the organisations Health and Safety policy
• Be the organisations point of contact for Fleet related matters and manage the external contracts
• Ensure fire drills and fire alarms are correctly tested where installed across the whole portfolio
• Lead on creating a safe workplace environment over approx. 60 sites, at events and whilst on the road, where health and safety is respected and embraced
• Ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health and safety at work
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health and safety at work legislation and standards and communicate relevant changes to the business where relevant
• Ensure all health & safety policies and procedures are adhered to and regularly reviewed, updated and communicated/trained out
• Identify training needs and deliver or organise training where necessary. Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements implemented
• Carry out (directly or externally managed) and review risk assessments for all work equipment and activities Including (not limited to) COSHH, fire risk assessments, site risk assessments, manual handling and lone worker assessments
• Ensure fire drills are undertaken and fire alarms are installed as required and tested correctly by the responsible person.
• Support all areas of the organisation (including but not limited to) fundraising, HR and property to ensure a joined-up approach in organisational objectives
• Be the organisations point of contact for Fleet related matters and manage the external contract, draft process and supporting documents to support drivers and Fleet
• Liaise with external health & safety authorities as appropriate
• Ensure the statutory reporting of accidents to the appropriate authority
• Support all areas of the organisation (including but not limited to) fundraising, HR and property to ensure a joined-up approach in organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance across the portfolio and be stakeholders point of contact for concerns and queries.

Health and Safety Manager Requirements:

• The successful candidate will possess hold a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (or similar). In addition the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management would be a distinct advantage
• The successful candidate will be CMIOSH or working towards it (GradIOSH)
• Experience of working in a multiple site environment.
• A broad understanding of H&S in a Retail, Warehouse and office environments
• An ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Working for The Air Ambulance Service entitles you to a great benefits package which includes the following:

• Company pension after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday a year plus all Bank Holidays and paid Birthday Leave day each year
• Christmas and New Year closure to ensure everyone can enjoy a well-deserved rest (3 additional days that do not come out of your allowance)
• Flexible working hours between 8:00am - 6:00pm - MondayFriday. Core working hours are 10-3. (30mins lunch)
• Hybrid work environment40% (2 days) at any TAAS site and 60% (3 days) at home/any location
• On-site parking
• The Air Ambulance Service Charity Stores discounts
• Two days paid volunteering days each year to enable you to support a charitable organisation/community project of your choice
• Access to a dedicated confidential assistance hotline
• Blue Light Card membership
• Eye Care voucher
• Company sick pay upon eligibility (6 months service)

About Us:The Air Ambulance Service operates the national Childrens Air Ambulance and the local air ambulance services for Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland. Our vision is clear. To ensure children grow into adults, for adults tolive longer and for families to stay together, as bereavement through trauma becomes rare.As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient,donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, completerelevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.Location: Rugby (flexible working - required in the office or at a TAAS site a minimum of two days each week)Contract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, 37.5 per weekSalary: £40,000 per annum plus car allowance of £5,100Closing Date: 7th November 2022Please note that we reserve the right to close this role early if the hiring manager deems there to be enough suitable applicants.You may have experience of the following: Health and Safety Consultant, Health and Safety Manager, H&S Manager, Health and Safety Officer, H&S Officer, H&S Consultant, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Manager, Risk Management, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.Ref: 137 477