Global Health and Safety Manager

Global Health and Safety Manager

Location: Leeds, London, Birmingham, or Manchester

Salary: Circa £75,000 plus benefits

Irwin and Colton have partnered with a leading professional services organisation that is seeking a Global Health and Safety Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering its UK health and safety strategy. Reporting to senior leaders within the organisation, this role will act as a trusted adviser, helping to foster a positive safety culture while driving continual improvement across the firm.

This position oversees the UK safety management system, develops strategic initiatives, and ensures the effective management of operational health and safety risks. It offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of the Global Health and Safety Manager will include:

• Develop and implement health and safety strategies, objectives, and improvement projects in line with best practice for the professional services sector.
• Lead and maintain the organisation's ISO 45001 Safety Management System, including supporting any future office relocations or major property transitions.
• Manage the UK health and safety budget for both operational activity and capital expenditure.
• Oversee all UK health and safety data systems and ensure accurate, timely reporting and analysis.
• Collate and interpret data from UK and international operations to identify trends and drive corrective action.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports, presentations, and updates for senior stakeholders and staff groups.
• Liaise with external clients, regulators, and other bodies to share data and respond to enquiries.
• Provide guidance for first aid provision, workstation assessments, ergonomic equipment, and wellbeing-related adjustments.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Facilities, Occupational Health, and other teams on shared HSE and wellbeing objectives.

Key Qualifications of the Global Health and Safety Manager will include:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant membership body
• Experience managing health and safety within a professional services environment (commercial office environment)
• Strong knowledge and experience managing ISO 45001 safety management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix or multi-stakeholder organisation using influence, communication, and negotiation.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse data, identify trends, and lead resulting improvement projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an extremely fast-growing and well-renowned organisation with a long history and strong heritage, and brilliant retention.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Matthew Cathcart on +44(0) 1923 432 636 or apply here.

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