Health and Safety Manager (City of Westminster)

Department:  Facilities and Estates

Location: London (Bow Road or Greenford) Please note, this role requires you to be fully onsite 5 days per week and will involve occasional travel to some of our other campuses.

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

What We Do: The Health and Safety Manager will ensure GBS complies with all relevant Health and Safety legislation across all campuses. They will create and implement health and safety policies in line with current legislation and ensure these policies are implemented by management and employees. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety across all our campuses are adhered to.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Per Anum

About the Role:

• Health & Safety Compliance
• Risk Assessments & Inspections
• Incident & Investigation Management
• Training & Awareness
• Auditing & Monitoring
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Sustainability & Wellbeing

About you:

• Substantial and proven experience in a health and safety role within complex, multi site environments. 
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum. 
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), and compliance frameworks. 
• Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections, and investigations. 
• Proven ability to deliver Health and Safety training, and raise awareness effectively. 
• Confident communicator, trainer and influencer with strong stakeholder skills. 
• Proficient in MS Office and incident management systems. 
• Ability to work independently, travel between campuses, and manage time effectively. 

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee Testimonial:

What really stands out to me about GBS is its consistent focus on creating positive outcomes for students. Every team, even those without direct student contact, is deeply committed to this mission. Everyone understands that what they do plays a role in helping students succeed. It’s such a collaborative and inspiring place to work — it’s clear everyone genuinely cares about making a difference. ( Steffi Korsah - Non-Academic Staff)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.