Corporate Health & Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager
Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

About
My client is a leading housing provider committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and affordable homes across the South East. With a strong focus on community impact, innovation, and sustainability, they are dedicated to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values its people, offering a collaborative culture, modern working spaces, and excellent benefits. Employees enjoy flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and an industry-leading benefits package, including up to 14% employer pension contributions.

If you re an experienced Health and Safety professional looking to lead and drive improvements in a progressive organisation, this role is for you!

The Role
As the Corporate Health and Safety Manager, you will act as the organisation s Competent Person, ensuring a safe working and living environment for all stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Property, you will:

• Lead and manage the organisation s health and safety strategy, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain and oversee ISO45001 accreditation and other safety certifications.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training for all staff, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Create and review safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments to align with best practices.
• Work closely with Asset Management to ensure direct labour teams follow robust safety protocols, including risk and method statements, equipment checks, and PPE compliance.
• Manage compliance control processes, working with external partners and consultants to ensure new laws and regulations are implemented effectively.
• Chair and manage the Health and Safety Panel, driving operational improvements and embedding a strong safety culture.

About You

• To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A professional health and safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• Experience in fire safety risk assessments for both general needs and specialist housing.
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, able to handle a varied workload.
• A flexible approach, willing to participate in out-of-hours support when required.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy, insured vehicle for business use.
• The ability to obtain a satisfactory DBS check.

What s on Offer?

• A dynamic and supportive workplace with a modern office environment and remote working flexibility.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 14%.
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including a dedicated Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds programme.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including funded qualifications and leadership programmes.
• A real sense of purpose, working for an organisation that makes a difference in people s lives.