Full job descriptionTemporary Health, Safety & Compliance Manager required
South East London
Temporary Assignment: 4–12 Weeks
£50,000–£55,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
35 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Our client, a well-established and highly regarded educational organisation, is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to provide interim support for a period of approximately 4–12 weeks.
This is an excellent opportunity for a health and safety professional with strong compliance expertise to join a complex estate environment and make an immediate impact.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Operations & Estates, you will act as the organisation’s competent person for health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a positive safety culture across the site and associated operations.
This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly assess priorities, provide expert guidance and support the effective management of health, safety and statutory compliance across multiple facilities.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide expert health and safety advice to senior leaders, managers and staff.
*Review and develop health and safety policies, procedures and systems.
*Conduct and support risk assessments, including DSE, COSHH and site-based assessments.
*Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
*Manage contractor compliance, including RAMS reviews, inductions and due diligence checks.
*Oversee statutory compliance inspections, testing programmes and remedial actions.
*Support fire safety management, evacuation procedures and fire risk assessment actions.
*Assist with asbestos and water hygiene management programmes.
*Deliver health and safety training and support staff awareness initiatives.
*Carry out audits and inspections to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
*NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
*IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or above) or equivalent professional membership.
*Proven experience in a Health & Safety Management role within a large or complex organisation.
*Experience managing statutory compliance across buildings and facilities.
*Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
*Excellent communication, stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Desirable:
*Experience within the education sector.
*NEBOSH Diploma and/or Fire Safety qualifications.
*First Aid at Work qualification.
*Experience using CAFM systems.
What’s on Offer?
*Immediate start opportunity.
*Flexible interim assignment of approximately 4–12 weeks.
*Opportunity to work within a respected organisation managing a varied estate portfolio.
*Competitive day rate / salary equivalent, dependent on experience.
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional available at short notice and looking for your next interim challenge, we’d love to hear from you. The successful applicant will be required to complete Whole School Vetting which includes an enhanced DBS clearance (Update Service)