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Honing a safe place. Smooth operations. Impacting the future.

Senior Health & Safety Manager
£55,000- £60,000 + benefits

Reports to: Head of Assurance
Grade: P3
Directorate: Chief Operating Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

External closing date: 09 October 2025, 23:55
Internal closing date: 10 October 2025, 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.

Job Description

We’re searching for a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead Cancer Research UK’s Health, Safety & Welfare Strategy & Framework, ensuring a safe, compliant, and supportive environment that protects our people and all those impacted by our work from health and safety risks.

In this leadership role, you’ll be the driving force behind our health and safety culture, acting as our designated ‘competent person’ and providing expert guidance across a diverse range of environments—from retail shops and offices to fundraising events and scientific laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Leading, owning, managing, and governing Cancer Research UK’s organisation-wide Health, Safety & Welfare Strategy & Framework.
• Building and maintaining a shared understanding and ownership of safety practices across all activities and directorates.
• Acting as Cancer Research UK's designated ‘competent person’ under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Developing, maintaining, and monitoring the health & safety management system.
• Leading, developing, and motivating the Health & Safety team.
• Developing and delivering Cancer Research UK’s Annual Operating Plan.
• Providing professional advice, guidance, and support, partnering with key internal stakeholders and teams.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma level+ qualified Health & Safety Manager.
• Expert knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, requirements, and best practices.
• Ability to build credible and collaborative cross-functional stakeholder and senior leadership relationships.
• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with a continuous improvement mindset.

What We Offer

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do: Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination, Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism, Human: Act to have a positive impact on people, Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively.