Health and safety Systems and Project Manager

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health, Safety and Technical Training Team. The Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager will take a lead role in shaping, guiding and embedding H&S software, systems and processes across the DEFRA funded Biodiversity Programme.

The Health, Safety and Technical Training (HSTT) team has a focus on managing risks to our staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors. Ensuring competence at all levels including operator, management and leadership skills. HSTT work closely with function heads, team leaders and staff groups to evaluate compliance, health and safety priorities and training needs across the organisation.

Please see the job description for more information and details about what we need from you.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities 

 

Health & Safety Management Systems 

• Act as the business owner for Health & Safety management systems and associated platforms. 

• Lead the implementation, configuration and ongoing development of H&S systems. 

• Ensure systems support legal compliance, reporting requirements and business objectives. 

• Develop and maintain governance, processes and system documentation. 

• Manage user access, system controls and data integrity. 

• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement. 

 

Supplier & Contract Management 

• Manage relationships with system suppliers and external providers. 

• Lead contract reviews, renewals and procurement activities. 

• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and KPIs. 

• Coordinate system upgrades, enhancements and change requests. 

• Ensure suppliers meet contractual, security and compliance requirements. 

• Work collaboratively with Procurement, IT and operational stakeholders. 

 

Project & Change Management 

• Lead H&S system implementation and improvement projects from inception through to delivery. 

• Develop project plans, timelines and stakeholder communications. 

• Coordinate testing, training and business readiness activities. 

• Manage risks, issues and dependencies throughout project lifecycles. 

 

Data, Reporting & Assurance 

• Produce and analyse H&S performance data and management reports. 

• Develop dashboards and metrics to support decision-making. 

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of H&S information. 

• Support audits and compliance reviews relating to systems and processes. 

 

Health & Safety Support 

• Contribute to wider Health & Safety projects and improvement initiatives. 

• Support policy, procedure and governance development where required. 

• Work closely with H&S teams and operational managers to deliver business objectives. 

• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the organisation. 

 

And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager. 

 

As the post involves dealing with contacts across the UK, regular travel with overnight stays away from home is 

requirement of the post. 

 

The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK.