Health and Safety Manager

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 .