2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsLocation: based in Salford Quays, Manchester with hybrid working available.OverviewThe National Health and Safety Manager is a full-time role (37.5 hours) reporting to the UK Estates Director. You will be accountable for all Health & Safety matters for the UK business and will maintain, develop, and deliver policies, procedures, training, systems of work, risk assessments and standards to always ensure compliance.You will work closely with the Operations Leadership Team, Property Management Teams and Regional Estates Managers to ensure correct practices are in-place and always followed and understood, with appropriate risk control measures being delivered.Who we areCampus Living Villages are a leading, global student accommodation provider, we are home to over 11,000 students in the UK and 27,100 worldwide.We are passionate about creating a great place to work for our employees, whilst providing an environment where our residents can Live, Learn and Grow. We’re proud to have over 20 years’ experience funding, designing, developing, and managing industry-leading student accommodation facilities in strategic, on-campus locations for partner universities.We value and encourage diversity in the workplace to help us grow and learn, this in turn helps us to better represent and support our residents and university partners. We welcome all applications, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.Role and responsibilitiesAs Chair of the UK Health & Safety Committee, you will ensure trends, themes and risks are appropriately analysed and presented to the Senior Leadership Team leading to clear actions, followed through to completion.You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:Maintain, develop and deliver Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, systems of work and risk assessments to ensure compliance across the UK business.Collaborate with Operations Leadership Team, Property Management Teams and Regional Estates Managers to implement best practices and risk controls.Chair the UK Health & Safety Committee, analysing trends and presenting findings to drive actions and ensure completion.What we are looking forHolds a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalentMember of a Professional body such as IOSH or equivalentSignificant experience of working as a Health & Safety practitioner in the residential living sectorIs financially literate and commercially astuteAble to produce reports, processes and policies to a high standard and level of accuracyIs confident, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) including relationship building and influencingAble to provide commercially focused, professional and pragmatic solutionsCan demonstrate a high level of competence with IT systems, including Office 365 applications and compliance platformsHas outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work at paceWhat you will get in returnEquivalent of 33 days paid holiday (pro rata and increasing with length of service)A day off for your Birthday (in addition to leave entitlement)Life assurance of 4 times your annual salaryAccess to 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeA range of exclusive lifestyle benefits including discounted cinema tickets and gym membershipsIn our commitment to prioritise the safety of our residents, all staff members will need to undergo a basic criminal background check prior to commencing their employment. The expenses associated with this check will be met by the company, and any job offer will be dependent upon receiving a satisfactory outcome.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustries: Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr