Health and Safety Manager

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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.
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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Company: Irwin & Colton Limited
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Health and Safety Manager

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 .

Posted: May 21st, 2026