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David Lewis in Alderley Edge is looking for an experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead a proactive safety culture across its education and residential services. The successful candidate will provide expert leadership, manage risk effectively, and report safety assurance to senior leadership. Joi

Are you ready to set the global standard for construction safety that safeguards individuals and keeps life‑changing medicines moving? This is a chance to shape how we build the next generation of advanced manufacturing and R&D facilities that bring therapies to patients faster and more reliably. AstraZeneca has a large and exciting portfolio of capital investments across our manufacturing network and our Global Engineering team is leading the delivery of these projects. Working with the Head of Capital Projects, you will lead construction health and safety strategy and performance across a diverse, multinational capital portfolio. You will partner with Global Engineering Project Delivery teams, Global Operations Safety Health and Environment (SHE), Procurement, Site Leadership and our design and construction partners to embed safe‑by‑design thinking and provide construction SHE leadership from concept through handover. You will create the framework, capability and culture that enable our projects to deliver safely, compliantly and at pace—so patients receive the medicines they need without disruption. • Strategy and Governance: Lead the global construction health and safety strategy across the capital portfolio, aligning with corporate Safety, Health & Environment expectations and business objectives to protect people and ensure continuity., • Standards and Critical Risk Control: Develop and maintain global standards for high‑risk work, contractor management, assurance and incident management; drive consistent control of activities such as work at height, lifting operations, excavation, electrical safety, temporary works, confined space entry, hot work, traffic management and permit‑to‑work., • Safe‑by‑Design Integration: Partner with engineering and project teams to eliminate or reduce risk early through concept and design decisions, planning and procurement., • Contractor Safety Excellence: Set clear expectations for prequalification, selection support, onboarding, performance monitoring and intervention; improve on contractor safety performance worldwide., • Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Lead or oversee audits, inspections, maturity assessments and management reviews; use leading and lagging indicators, trends and lessons learned to improve controls and outcomes., • Incident Response and Learning: Provide timely, calm and measured escalation for incidents that happen. If necessary, provide support and guidance for project teams dealing with incidents. Lead serious incident reviews and investigations to root cause; ensure corrective actions are effective and learning is shared across regions and projects., • Leadership and Influence: Coach senior leaders and project teams to demonstrate visible safety leadership, make risk‑based decisions and own construction safety outcomes., • Capability and Team Development: Recruit, develop and deploy a diverse group of construction safety professionals; define capability needs, build succession and enable consistent ways of working., • Regulatory Compliance and Pragmatic Risk Management: Ensure compliance across jurisdictions while maintaining a globally consistent, risk‑based approach that works in the field., • Portfolio Oversight and Issue Management: Represent construction safety in governance forums and project evaluations; provide clear recommendations and raise concerns when standards are not met., • Emergency Preparedness: Contribute to planning and response for major construction projects and significant events., • Degree or equivalent experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field., • A recognised advanced health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent international certification., • Significant experience in construction health and safety leadership, typically gained over 10 or more years, within large, complex, and multinational project environments., • Demonstrated success leading health and safety across major capital projects in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, process, or similarly regulated and high‑hazard environments., • Strong experience in contractor health and safety management, including prequalification, mobilisation, governance, performance management, and assurance., • Deep practical knowledge of high‑risk construction activities and critical control management, including work at height, lifting operations, excavation, electrical safety, temporary works, confined space entry, and permit‑to‑work systems., • Experience in developing and implementing global standards, governance frameworks, and assurance programmes for construction safety., • Demonstrated capability in incident investigation, root cause analysis, audit and inspection, and corrective action management., • Experience working in a highly regulated environment where quality, compliance, and operational continuity are critical., • Strong experience engaging and influencing senior leaders, project directors, engineering leaders, site leadership teams, procurement, and external contractors., • Experience recruiting, leading, and developing multidisciplinary or geographically dispersed health and safety teams, with the ability to build capability and align resources to business and project priorities., • Chartered, certified, or equivalent professional accreditation with a recognised professional body, such as Chartered Member IOSH, Certified Safety Professional, Senior Certified Safety Engineer, ChOHSP or equivalents that demonstrate comparable technical depth, professional credibility, and relevance to construction health and safety leadership., • Additional training or certification in areas such as ISO 45001 auditing, process safety, human and organisational performance, behavioural safety., • Experience within a global pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or life sciences organisation., • Experience supporting projects across the full lifecycle, from concept and design through construction, commissioning, qualification, and operational handover., • Experience in owner‑side construction governance within a large corporate environment, in addition to any contractor‑side background., • Experience working across multiple regions and jurisdictions, including EMEA, US, APAC, and other international settings., • Familiarity with integrating construction health and safety with broader EHS, quality, engineering, and operational excellence frameworks., • Experience contributing to sustainability, wellbeing, and broader ESG‑related considerations in project delivery., • Experience building or leading a global construction safety function or centre of expertise, including organisational design, talent development, and capability building across a capital project portfolio. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Here you will help turn scientific breakthroughs into facilities and systems that deliver medicines at speed and scale, working with innovative design, digital tools and lean methods to remove risk before it reaches the site. You will collaborate across borders with specialists in engineering, science and delivery who value kindness alongside ambition, and who rally around a clear purpose to improve patients’ lives while advancing sustainability. Expect global scope, the chance to build a lasting safety capability, and the empowerment to make high‑consequence decisions that keep our people safe and our supply reliable. Step in to lead a global safety agenda that protects people and accelerates how the world’s medicines are built—make your impact today! Date Posted: 13-Jul-2026 Closing Date: 26-Jul-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr

To lead on promoting a positive and proactive culture of health and safety within the organisation using behavioural safety techniques; two-way communications with all levels of staff regarding safety matters via the health and safety committee, developing tool box talks to be delivered by managers

Interim Head of Property Compliance, Health & Safety. Interim Head of Property Compliance, Health & Safety. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for ensuring a robust approach to property compliance, resident safety and health & safety management across a sizeable housing po

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Head of Clinical Legal Services to lead a large NHS organisation on an interim basis. You will advise executive and clinical leaders, develop governance frameworks, manage budgets and deliver training, with a focus on patient safety and care quality.

Corecruitment presents an opportunity for an experienced Head of Health and Safety to lead the national H&S strategy across a high-end accommodation provider. With 8–10 years of leadership in health and safety, you will drive compliance, manage consultants, and oversee Building Safety Act 2022 act

Transport for London is seeking a Head of Profession Highways & Traffic to provide strategic leadership for London's highways and traffic systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, foster professional excellence and drive innovation while balancing safety, cost and performance in a regulated e

Complementing this, we design evaluations for model developers across broader safety-relevant fields, including the societal impacts of increasingly capable frontier models, showcasing our expertise across the safety landscape. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and

BlueLight Management is seeking an Associate Director / Head of Building Safety & Compliance to lead a national practice, shaping services and driving growth across the UK. You will oversee CDM Principal Designer work, advise on Building Safety Act compliance and support regulatory submissions while

Are You Ready to Take the Lead on Safety? Are you a Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can make a real splash? Do you want to lead the safety strategy for a fast-paced, multi-site group that’s already making waves in the bathroom industry? We are looking for a Head of Health

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will drive our building safety strategy, ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, and champion a culture of safety across the organisation. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Building Safety team, fostering a culture of accountability,

To work in support of early years 'staff by contributing towards the creation of a warm, friendly, safe and caring environment for children aged 2 –5 years. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a

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Are you a proactive Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We are looking for an experienced H&S Manager to take ownership of health, safety, and compliance across a fast-paced warehouse and office environment. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, y

This permanent role offers an opportunity to lead a team and drive operational excellence. A strong understanding of supply chain processes and operational efficiency. Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-establi

We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of. As Operations Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production.

This role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett, and Hartlepool to support individuals with medication application, MAR Sheet completion, personal care, and community access. A minimum of 12 months' experience is required, along with a stro

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SLT are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils across Key Stage 2. The ideal candidate will be working with a number of identified pupils with SEMH needs, and other complex needs, across Key Stage 2. Monday to Friday term time only,

We offer high-quality, specialist care to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in society. Providing day-to-day trauma informed support set out in the childs care plan, to meet the childs day to day needs, promoting their safety and well-being and protecting them from harm includi

Requirements: · At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role · Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles · Ability to work flexibly across different settings · Excellent communication and interpersona

Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics. The role involves helping the client maintain independence, engage with the community and follow daily routines while ensuring his safety and well-being at all times.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the Support Worker role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role

What You'll Be Doing Carrying out risk assessments and safety inspections Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses Supporting and improving Health, Safety & Environmental systems Delivering safety training and toolbox talks Leading and supporting internal audits Working closely with o

Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home. Ensure compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.

Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.

Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition.

England's fastest-growing school food providers,.We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce,.We're growing fast, and we're looking for an experienced.This is a fi

No two days are the same but your day might look like this Supporting our pupils to be engaged in all day to day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond. Working as part of a class team as although this is a support worker role you are in the classroom.

Ensure that the service is fully compliant with Ofsted requirements, including quality standards, safeguarding practices, and reporting. My client is a well-established provider of high-quality care to young people (aged 16 to 18). Offering Supported Living accommodation for young people.

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Location: Bradford Start Date: September Start Salary: £90 - £110 per day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with behavioural needs to achieve their full potential? Do you have the confidence to provide personal care, manua

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. You'll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your te

Requirements: · At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role · Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles · Ability to work flexibly across different settings · Excellent communication and interpersona

Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.

We offer high-quality, specialist care to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in society. Every young person in our care is supported by a team of experienced, empathetic staff within warm, welcoming homes. Our approach is built around emotional safety, trust, and consistent daily

It's about offering encouragement on difficult days, celebrating progress (big and small), and helping create a more stable and hopeful future. You will also act as a Keyworker, coordinating support plans and working closely with partner agencies and professionals to ensure individuals receive the r

The Manufacturing Plant Manager will help transform two of their key factories from good to great, working with a highly willing and enthusiastic team to drive improvement activities across the plant and drive the future development of both sites in Scunthorpe. Highly profitable, the group has been

You'll have the autonomy to build the operation your way-developing the infrastructure, recruiting the team, implementing best practice, and creating an installation business capable of becoming one of the UK's leading providers of residential solar solutions. Head of Solar Operations / Oper

Maintaining a professional and consistent approach to care.

Many of our managers started right where you are now!.

A minimum of 12 months of previous care experience is essential for this role. We are recruiting support workers from all walks of life, with a passion for providing person-centered, respectful care. Strong communication skills are a key requirement of this role, as is the ability to demonstrate unc

Due to a new home opening in a few weeks, they are recruiting for a Children’s Home Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be:- Based in a children’s residential home on The Wirral Working 2 full days and nights and then having 4 days and nights off * Working with child

Our mission is to place families, children, and young people at the heart of everything we do.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children within a safe, nurturing, and family-style environment. Additional support required before and after school for a couple of hours during weekdays. Reading and understanding care plans, including awareness of indivi