Health, Safety and Environmental Standards Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) professional to join Phoenix Futures – a leading national charity that helps people overcome substance use.

Phoenix Futures are recruiting for a Health, Safety and Environmental Standards Manager to lead the effective management of all Phoenix Future’s statutory and regulatory Health and Safety standards in relation to all services, property, and workplace operations. We believe everyone seeking support deserves the best possible response. This is an innovative and exciting role for someone who shares our values.

The Role

As our HSE Standards Manager, you’ll be our go-to expert on health, safety and environmental compliance across the organisation. You’ll:

- Lead on the effective development, implementation and management of all environmental and workplace health and safety standards and functions
- Act as our Competent Person for HSE advice and compliance
- Monitor and ensure we meet all regulatory and legislative requirements in respect of HSE
- Be the lead liaison with health and safety authorities on matters of compliance
- Monitor and audit HSE performance, driving continuous improvement
- Oversee the fire risk management process across the organisation
- Develop and deliver HSE training and guidance to colleagues in relation to health and safety procedures

You will be working from home generally, however, travel to services across England and Scotland, as well as to our London central office will be required.

About You

- A NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and Chartered IOSH Membership (or working towards it)
- A NEBOSH Certificate in Fire and an Environmental qualification
- Strong experience (5+ years) in occupational health & safety, ideally in healthcare or residential settings
- A proven track record in implementing Health, Safety & Environmental
- Management Systems, including Emergency Planning and Business Continuity
- Ability to design and deliver effective training, including IOSH courses


Your Rewards

- Salary of £48,500 with a potential additional performance related pay of 8.5%
- Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better


About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix is dedicated to transforming lives through our evidence-based approaches, interventions, and activities. With more than 50 years’ experience, our purpose is to use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families and communities. We strive to ensure the therapeutic effectiveness and cost efficiency of our work.

Interview Process

As part of our interview process, we will arrange psychometric testing to be completed in advance of your interview date. Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 1st August at our Central Office; 68 Newington Causeway London SE1 6DF. For any questions about the role please contact [email protected]

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