Health and Safety Manager
Salary: £45,000
Location: Lewes, East Sussex (onsite)
We're seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to join a world-class opera house and arts organisation for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health and safety practices across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities- Lead on the development, review, and communication of the organisation's H&S policies and procedures, advocating best practice.
- Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections across all operational areas, including complex productions and site-wide activities.
- Manage accident and incident reporting, investigations, and ensure statutory compliance with RIDDOR.
- Coordinate and deliver mandatory training programmes and safety inductions to all staff and contractors.
- Chair the monthly safety committee meetings, providing expert advice and facilitating continuous safety improvement.
- A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent and membership of IOSH
- Extensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and proven experience advising at both strategic and operational levels.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all organisational tiers, influencing positive safety behaviours.
- Experience managing safety performance and incident investigations
If you're driven to ensure safety excellence in a vibrant arts environment, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to apply please contact: Madeline Underwood at or .
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Salary: £45,000Location: Lewes, East Sussex (onsite)
We’re seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to join a world-class opera house and arts organisation for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health and safety practices across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead on the development, review, and communication of the organisation’s H&S policies and procedures, advocating best practice.
- Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections across all operational areas, including complex productions and site-wide activities.
- Manage accident and incident reporting, investigations, and ensure statutory compliance with RIDDOR.
- Coordinate and deliver mandatory training programmes and safety inductions to all staff and contractors.
- Chair the monthly safety committee meetings, providing expert advice and facilitating continuous safety improvement.
Qualifications
- A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent and membership of IOSH
- Extensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and proven experience advising at both strategic and operational levels.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all organisational tiers, influencing positive safety behaviours.
- Experience managing safety performance and incident investigations
If you’re driven to ensure safety excellence in a vibrant arts environment, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to apply please contact: Madeline Underwood at or .
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