We're supporting a major social housing provider to find an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead the safety agenda across their construction and responsive repairs division.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team that’s growing fast, managing a team of two direct reports and reporting into the Group Head of HSE. This is a strategic role, focused on continuous improvement, influencing at board level, and embedding a culture of behavioural safety across a high-risk environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading the HSE strategy across a large in-house construction and maintenance arm
- Line managing a HS&E Business Partner and HS&E Advisor
- Acting as the lead contact for regulatory bodies including HSE, EA and Fire Authorities
- Managing and maintaining ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications
- Building strong relationships with senior leaders to drive cultural and operational change
- Owning accident investigations, root cause analysis, and prevention planning
- Supporting CDM compliance across new build and refurbishment projects
- Delivering reporting, analysis, and insights to shape decisions at the highest level
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – Working towards as a minimum
- CMIOSH (or actively working towards)
- Strong leadership experience, ideally within social housing or construction-related industries
- Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level
- Comfortable managing lone workers, subcontractors, and direct teams
- Largest housing provider in the North West – stable, reputable, and growing
- Supportive leadership with a strong focus on CPD and development
- Agile working – a mix of office, home, and strategic site visits
- 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service), 6% employer pension contribution, plus full benefits
- This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a major safety function with real scope to shape the direction of safety culture and strategy.