Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager

Salary

£47,720 - £51,848 per annum (based on experience)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Monday Friday (37hpw) schedule Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Rewards Schemes including discounts and benefits Learning & Development Opportunities Onsite parking

Position: Health and Safety Manager

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37hpw

Salary: £47,720 - £51,848 (Based on experience)

Purpose of the Job:

We are a leading provider of education catering services in Hertfordshire and beyond, expanding to commercial businesses. We are dedicated to the highest standards of health and safety and food safety for our employees and clients. The Health & Safety Manager will be the face of people safety in our organisation, promoting a supportive and dynamic environment. Leading on the ISO 9001/14001 Accreditation. Ensuring a safe working environment across all catering operations and office sites.

Key Duties:

• Develop and implement health and safety and food safety policies and procedures in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on health and safety practices, including emergency procedures and the safe use of equipment/PPE.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, including allergy and food incidents/investigations and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for prevention.
• Access to a personal vehicle and a willingness to travel across Herts and surrounding counties is essential.
• Ensure all catering facilities and equipment meet health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with external agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with health and safety/food safety legislation.
• Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities, including inspections, incident reports, RIDDOR reporting and monthly data collection for SLT.
• Promote a culture of food safety and health and safety awareness for continuous improvement within the organisation.
• Collaborate with procurement, training and operational teams to ensure the availability of appropriate PPE that meets regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Preferable: CMIOSH + 5-10 years experience and Professional Development Assessment.
• CertIOSH i.e. level 6 qualification + 2 years experience (as a minimum).
• IOSH membership preferable.
• Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering.
• Experience with ISO

9001 & 14001

governance and the audit process.

• Proven experience in health & safety management, with a strong background in food safety and catering compliance.
• Extensive expertise in allergy and food management, along with comprehensive knowledge of HACCP principles
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Power BI

Main areas of responsibility:

• Policy Development and Implementation:

Create and enforce health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

• Risk Assessment and ISO Management:

Conduct regular risk assessments/support with risk register to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks. Oversee and manage governance of ISO

9001/14001

audits.

• Training and Education:

Provide training and guidance to staff on health and safety practices, and emergency/fire procedures.

• Incident Investigation:

Oversee and investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, including food and allergy incidents. Prepare detailed reports with recommendations for prevention, with a strong focus on food safety and allergy practice.

• Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all catering facilities and equipment meet health and safety regulations and liaise with external agencies and regulatory bodies. Monitoring and reporting performance.

• Health Surveillance:

Monitor the health of all employees, particularly for conditions like dermatitis or musculoskeletal injuries common in the catering industry.

• Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate records of health and safety food safety, allergen activities, including inspections, incident reports, RIDDOR reporting and monthly data collection for SLT and the Board.

• Continuous Improvement&Collaboration:

Promote a culture of health & safety and food safety awareness and a continuous improvement plan within the organisation. Work closely with departments, such as operations, training, procurement and human resources, to ensure a cohesive approach to health and safety and food safety.

Person Specification:

• Essential Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of health and safety, within the workplace.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to influence and convey key points with confidence and conviction.
• Organisational Skills: Proven experience in prioritising workloads within demanding timeframes and demonstrating resilience under pressure.
• Training and Coaching: Effective training and coaching style that drives performance, encourages development and continuous improvement.
• IT Proficiency: Demonstrable proficiency in IT skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and BI Power.
• Food Safety: Knowledge and understanding of Food Safety Management Systems, SOPs, advanced knowledge around HACCP, allergy systems and legal regulations.
• Audits: Familiarity with all internal and external audits, experience with ISO9001/14001

criteria.

• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire and surrounding Counties to visit sites, cross sector. Access to a personal vehicle is essential.
• Relationship Building: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues, teams, Head Teachers and school staff.
• Professionalism: Exemplary role model behaviour and adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Teamwork: Experience in working flexibly within a team, utilising expertise to support the wider team and promote a positive development culture.
• Collaborative Culture: Ability to work collaboratively to foster a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.
• Sector Knowledge: Preferable knowledge and experience in the education sector, with experience in primary, secondary and commercial sectors.
• Multi-Site Competence: Confidence and competence in working within multi-site businesses is preferable.

If you believe you're a great fit for this role, apply today and become part of our team