Health & Safety Manager
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Health & Safety Manager\n Location: West Dean, West Sussex Contract: Permanent, full-time Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £39,578.45 per annum Closing date: 10 November 2026 Interview date: Mid-November 2026 About West Dean\n Welcome to West Dean, a truly unique workplace where creativity meets heritage! Nestled in the stunning South Downs National Park, our 6,350-acre estate is home to an internationally recognized center for arts, design, craft, and conservation. With award-winning gardens, historic collections, and a vibrant community, we offer a rich tapestry of experiences. \n At West Dean, you’ll be part of a passionate community that values creativity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and inclusivity. Join us in protecting and sharing a vital part of the UK's cultural heritage! About the Role\n Are you an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager ready to make a difference? We’re looking for someone like you to lead the development and implementation of health, safety, and fire safety across our estate. \n In this role, you will: \n\n • Provide expert advice and practical guidance to colleagues, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.\n, • Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, staff training, incident investigations, and emergency planning.\n, • Monitor emerging risks and support continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Promote a positive safety culture and embed health and safety into everyday practices.\n\n This is your chance to take ownership of a crucial function, influence improvements, and enhance the safety and well-being of our staff, students, visitors, and the wider community. About You\n You are a seasoned health and safety professional with a solid grasp of UK health and safety legislation, risk management, and compliance. Your confidence in conducting risk assessments, audits, and investigations will shine through as you develop effective policies and procedures. \n We’re looking for someone who brings: \n\n • Experience implementing health and safety practices across multiple locations.\n, • Practical knowledge of risk management systems and compliance auditing.\n, • Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage colleagues at all levels.\n, • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to balancing operational needs with risk management.\n, • The ability to work independently while fostering effective relationships across a diverse organization.\n\n A NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is essential, and experience in fire safety, first aid, incident management, and delivering health and safety training would be a plus! Key Responsibilities\n\n • Maintain and enhance West Dean's Safety Management System, policies, and procedures.\n, • Ensure risk assessments are completed, reviewed, and documented appropriately.\n, • Advise managers on safe working practices and compliance.\n, • Coordinate health and safety training, including e-learning options.\n, • Conduct safety inspections and audits, producing reports and monitoring corrective actions.\n, • Lead investigations of accidents and incidents, including RIDDOR reporting.\n, • Develop fire safety, first aid, and emergency response arrangements.\n, • Prepare monthly management dashboards and contribute to quarterly reports.\n, • Act as a key contact for external regulators and enforcement agencies.\n, • Keep senior colleagues informed of legislative changes and compliance requirements.\nWhat We Offer\n\n, • 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.\n, • A contributory pension scheme with employer matching from 4% to 7.5%.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Access to Mental Health First Aiders.\n, • Cycle to Work scheme.\n, • Free entry to West Dean Gardens.\n, • Discounts in our Sussex campus shops.\n, • Free and discounted places on short courses at West Dean College.\n, • Free use of campus facilities, including the swimming pool, library, and tennis courts.\n, • Subsidised bed and breakfast rates at the Sussex campus.\nHow to Apply\n If you’re passionate about creating safe working environments and enjoy collaborating to make practical improvements, we want to hear from you! \n Closing date: 10 November 2026 Interviews: Mid-November 2026 \n Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion\n At West Dean College, we celebrate the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not tolerate discrimination. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.