Health and Safety Manager

Interim Health & Safety Manager (NHS)

Location: Kent, Surrey & Sussex

Contract: 3 Months (with potential to extend)

Rate: from £31.00 per hour (ltd) / £27.31 (paye inc) (negotiable depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available (to be discussed at interview)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Health & Safety Manager to provide immediate operational and strategic leadership across the West Region within a complex NHS environment.
This is a hands-on role, responsible for ensuring statutory compliance, leading incident management processes, and maintaining strong governance across multiple sites and services.
You will act as the Trust’s competent person for Health & Safety, working closely with senior leaders, managers, and frontline teams to drive safety standards and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety compliance across multiple sites and services
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and organisational learning (including RIDDOR)
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and manage risk registers
• Provide data analysis, reporting, and assurance to senior stakeholders
• Review policies and liaise with regulatory bodies
• Support and embed a positive and proactive safety culture

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH (or equivalent) with a strong professional Health & Safety background
• CMIOSH (or working towards Chartered status)
• Proven experience within the NHS or a complex healthcare setting
• In-depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and external regulators
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver at pace

Additional Information

• Immediate availability is required
• Must be able to travel independently (own vehicle essential)
• AFC-aligned travel and subsistence paid
• This is an agency-supplied interim role (not a direct Trust employment)

To apply or find out more, please contact:
rebecca.hyde@servicecare.org.uk