Health & Safety Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced and qualified health and safety professional ready for a role with real impact and variety? Do you want to be part of an organisation where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of patients, staff, volunteers, and the community?

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is seeking a committed and proactive Health and Safety Manager to take ownership of health and safety across all our services—from clinical care to retail hubs and community events.

The Role

As Health and Safety Manager, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a positive, compliant, and proactive health and safety culture across all functions of Saint Catherine’s. Your remit will span a wide and varied environment, including our inpatient unit, community-based clinical teams, retail outlets, offices, and public-facing fundraising events.

You will be the organisation’s lead expert on health and safety matters, responsible for ensuring that Saint Catherine’s consistently meets its legal obligations while striving to exceed industry standards for the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with our services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, implementation, and ongoing review of health and safety policies, procedures, and systems.
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations across both clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Providing specialist advice, coaching, and support to managers, staff, and volunteers on all aspects of health and safety.
• Promoting an inclusive safety culture by engaging with all teams—encouraging accountability, awareness, and shared responsibility at every level.

This is a visible and engaging role that offers variety and meaningful impact. You won’t be confined to an office—instead, you’ll be out across the organisation, conducting walkabouts, engaging with staff and volunteers, and identifying practical opportunities to improve safety and wellbeing. You will be a trusted, and influential presence, ensuring health and safety is not only understood but valued as a core part of how we care for our people and community.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is passionate about safety and driven to improve. You’ll be a confident communicator, comfortable working independently, and enthusiastic about getting involved in day-to-day operations as well as high-level planning.

You should have:

• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level 6 qualification) as a minimum.
• Chartered or Graduate IOSH membership (or working towards chartered status).
• Proven experience in managing health and safety in a complex, multi-site organisation - ideally including healthcare, retail, or charity sectors.
• A strong understanding of current legislation, risk management, and safety systems.
• The ability to influence, train and support others at all levels.
• A hands-on approach, strong organisational skills, and a positive, pragmatic mindset.

What you’ll find at Saint Catherine’s:

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Free on-site parking for convenience and ease
• Subsidised meals at our on-site Flavours Bistro
• Access to our on-site gym for your health and wellness
• Staff discounts in our Saint Catherine’s charity shops

If you thrive on being one step ahead, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, and supporting people who are making a difference every day then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 16th June 2025

To arrange an informal conversation, please contact the HR team on 01723 351421

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.  A standard DBS check will be required for

Person Specification

Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualification as a minimum.
• Chartered or Graduate IOSH membership or working towards chartered status.
• Proven experience in managing health and safety in a complex, multi-site organisation - ideally including healthcare, retail, or charity sectors.
• A strong understanding of current legislation, risk management, and safety systems.
• The ability to influence, train and support others at all levels.
• A hands-on approach, strong organisational skills, and a positive, pragmatic mindset.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the Hospice or Health and Social Care sector
• Experience of developing business cases to support improvements

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Address

THROXENBY LANE

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire

YO12 5RE

Employer's website

https://www.saintcatherines.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)