Health And Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager - 1266

NCC

Bristol based – 5 days on site most weeks with flexibility as needed

Salary: £52,782 to £65,420 per annum (experience dependent) plus 12.5% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Security Clearance Required: You would be required to undergo DV level security clearance once in role.

The ability to obtain government DV security clearance is mandatory for this position. Further information regarding the security clearance application process can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider applications from those who require sponsorship.

Summary:

You’ll be a key part of the NCC’s Health & Safety team and focus on the development, delivery and ongoing safety management of a brand-new facility at the forefront of the NCC’s growth strategy, and role model our H&S culture. You’ll manage the execution of strategy and delivery of plans in all areas of Health and Safety at the NCC.

You’ll work with the Estates Director and other Health & Safety Managers to develop and embed effective systems, policies and practices which ensure the NCC is compliant with Health & Safety, legal requirements, and ISO Standards. Other key relationships will include the NCC leadership team, partners, external regulators, other catapult businesses and internal customers.

Acting as an expert and partner with stakeholders, to provide advice and deliver the transformation of the NCC safety culture from ‘compliant’ to ‘excelling’.

Examples of specific activities.

This role will initially be focused on contributing to the design and construction of our brand-new facility, attending and contributing to project/design meetings with a view to participating in project completion processes and then being part of the FM team that will inherit the facility in approximately 18 months.

• Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to all Health & Safety regulations and certification requirements, including ISO 45001.
• Leadership in Health & Safety: Oversee and drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety practices, impacting business and workshop processes.
• Producing regular performance reporting via the reporting system.
• Team Development: Lead and develop the team.
• Conducting internal audits & inspections
• Committee Establishment: Form a Health & Safety Committee with key stakeholders to innovate while maintaining high safety standards.
• Emergency Response: Support emergency response practices.
• Policy Development: Develop and review Health & Safety policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement based on lessons learned and evolving business practices.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into incidents and accidents, collaborating with HR and Engineering, reporting findings, and implementing risk mitigation measures.

So, what are we looking for in your application?

We will prioritise applications with background in fields such as defence, engineering, R&D or manufacturing industries.

• Experience acting as Health & Safety Manager or equivalent role.
• Ability and willingness to undertake government security clearance to DV level.
• Defence sector or manufacturing environment exposure
• Comfortable working independently in a satellite capacity
• Professional Qualifications – Ideally, you’ll have a Diploma in a related qualification such as Health & Safety or working towards.
• Detailed Knowledge of Hazardous Materials (COSHH) and managing high risk environments.

What do we offer in return?

Annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Who are the NCC?

We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovations to deliver more. We do this at every stage of their journey and across the entire product lifecycle, from the earliest concept to end-of-life.

Part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol, we’ve evolved from our origins as the National Centre of Excellence in composite technology. We provide a gateway to world-class expertise, advanced facilities, and industrial collaboration. A not-for-profit organisation, we leverage these assets to complement our customers’ capabilities, helping them to develop their people, grow, compete, and succeed through technology and product leadership. As well as working with industrial partners, we help create the conditions that enable UK innovators and industry to thrive. This includes providing national and local decision-makers with insight and evidence to inform strategy, policy, and investment decisions.