Head of Health & Safety

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Head of Health & Safety to join our team at CHP. If you are passionate about patient care for locally based services, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking to grow your career we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job You will be the professional Head of Health & Safety for CHP, covering corporate, occupational and operational responsibilities. This is a high-profile, visible role across the organisation ensuring that Health and Safety responsibilities are coordinated and delivered across the CHP estate and corporate organisation. About us At Community Health Partnerships (CHP), we're dedicated to improving health outcomes by creating the spaces where care happens. As a wholly owned company of the Department of Health and Social Care, we manage over 300 high-quality community health buildings across England. We work in partnership with the NHS and local systems to deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions that support integrated care, reduce health inequalities, and enable better services closer to home. Our mission is simple: enable better care through better spaces. Job responsibilities Please note that this is a role with nationwide presence. To be considered for this role, please submit your application directly via the link below: https://pfchp.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F2923b067-d20c-4394-91f7-19aee925e750 Any applications not received via this route will not be considered. Person Specification Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 qualified (or equivalent) for a minimum of 5 years. Chartered Membership of Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH). BSc in Occupational Safety and Health. Hold a relevant qualification or ability to display competence in Fire Safety Management and the undertaking and reviewing of Fire Risk Assessments (a minimum of NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent). Hold a relevant qualification or ability to display competence in Water Safety.
Experience
Hands on experience of implementing and overseeing a Health & Safety Management System and processes, corporately, in individual buildings and across building portfolios. Experience of producing high quality reports and correspondence, and giving clear verbal reports and presentations. As subject matter expert, technical credibility and an excellent understanding of current Health & Safety Legislation. Experienced and skilled in engaging staff and stakeholders in creating a positive health and safety culture. Experience and knowledge of corporate, operational and occupational health and safety management issues, enforcement procedures and policies. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written form, including Policies, Board level papers and undertaking reviews. Knowledge of and an understanding of the NHS operating environment.
Skills and Behaviours
Proven leadership skills - the ability to engage at all levels. Demonstrable prioritisation and decision-making capability. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and communicate at senior level and influence externally with key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and peer organisations. Effective people management skills with the ability to develop a high performing team. Resilient with the confidence and courage to challenge behaviours and issues as appropriate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime

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