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The Health and Safety Lead officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety systems to ensure a safe working environment specific to the health and social care sector. This role involves conducting safety inspections, providing training, leading a team and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations with a focus on ensuring the well-being of staff.
We want to work in a way that reflects our stated values and that allows us to perform to exceptional standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and develop health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the health and social care environment in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Update policies where there have been legislative changes.
  Report discrepancies where a process does not meet policy requirements.
• Perform regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and identify potential hazards.
• Conduct and oversee regular health and safety audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to ensure continuous compliance.
• Develop and implement quality assurance processes to ensure health and safety standards are consistently met.
• Lead and develop training sessions for staff on health and safety practices, emergency procedures, and risk management.
• Undertake any training and development opportunities as required to enable effective performance in the role. Commit to personal development and developing the role and skills of the team.
• Stay updated with health and safety regulations and ensure the organisation complies with these standards. Continuously monitor and regularly report on regional activity in adherence to set Key Performance Indicators.
• Evaluate work practices, procedures, and facilities to identify risks and implement corrective measures, focusing on the safety of people supported by the organisation and their staff.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Develop risk assessments and support plans that promote positive risk-taking and independence for the people we support.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
  To liaise with the Health and Safety Executive as and when required and other regulatory bodies.
• Prepare the annual Environmental report and liaise with external assessors to sustain Environmental Accreditation.
  
  
• Analyse health and safety statistics to identify common trends and provide insights for continuous improvement. Use data to inform policy development and risk management strategies
• To ensure the HoSI and other relevant senior managers are consulted with prior to the introduction of any new systems, changes to current systems or changes to processes.
• Liaise with external partners such as insurers, solicitors, contractors, etc. ensuring each partner fulfils their role when providing a service to the organisation.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and ensure all staff are trained in emergency procedures along with continuity planning.
• Oversee all fire safety risk assessments and actions, including the implementation of fire safety protocols, conducting fire drills, and ensuring all fire safety equipment is regularly checked and maintained.
• Ensure all outstanding health and safety checks and tests are completed in a timely manner, including equipment inspections, safety audits, and compliance checks

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in health and safety management, preferably within the health and social care sector.
• Proven experience in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
• Extensive experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective measures.
• Experience in investigating accidents and incidents to determine causes and develop preventive measures.
• Experience in designing and delivering health and safety training programs for staff.
• Experience in developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing health and safety projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in developing and implementing emergency response plans.
• Experience in working collaboratively with various departments and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH Cert (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), or equivalent.
• Professional Memberships: Membership in professional bodies such as IOSH.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available.
• Hybrid working
• Car allowance
• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for progression & development

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Job Description:

  We are looking for an Occupational Health Manager to provide a first-class full remit occupational health service that operates to high clinical standards .   This is a site-based role due to nature of the role with some flexibility working from home.   

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• You will i dentify and manage all ‘occupational health’ practices comply with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards , working with other occupational health practi tioners across the UK and supporting by the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing .

• You will manage case management referrals and supervise health surveillance clinics, support site managers in absence management, and signpost to company medical benefits, AAP, and services, as appropriate.  You will work closely with Health and Safety colleagues, Associate Relations and site teams to provide high quality occupational health provision.

•   You will help to create a nd support a healthy and energised Associates and work environments.  

• Report to a UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

What are we looking for? 

• An NMC registered nurse qualified to degree/Diploma level in Occupational Health.
• Previous Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, ideally within an internal OH Team or OH Provider
• A thorough understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, and a keen interest in ongoing CPD and professional development
• Experience in supporting site audits as required and support other projects aligned to your role and experience
• You will have the ability to effectively organsize and prioritisze work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• You will have knowledge of relevant national workplace legislations across in the UK.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.  

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.  

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description:

  We are looking for an Occupational Health Manager to provide a first-class full remit occupational health service that operates to high clinical standards .   This is a site-based role due to nature of the role with some flexibility working from home.   

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• You will i dentify and manage all ‘occupational health’ practices comply with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards , working with other occupational health practi tioners across the UK and supporting by the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing .

• You will manage case management referrals and supervise health surveillance clinics, support site managers in absence management, and signpost to company medical benefits, AAP, and services, as appropriate.  You will work closely with Health and Safety colleagues, Associate Relations and site teams to provide high quality occupational health provision.

•   You will help to create a nd support a healthy and energised Associates and work environments.  

• Report to a UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

What are we looking for? 

• An NMC registered nurse qualified to degree/Diploma level in Occupational Health.
• Previous Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, ideally within an internal OH Team or OH Provider
• A thorough understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, and a keen interest in ongoing CPD and professional development
• Experience in supporting site audits as required and support other projects aligned to your role and experience
• You will have the ability to effectively organsize and prioritisze work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• You will have knowledge of relevant national workplace legislations across in the UK.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.  

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.  

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description:

  We are looking for an Occupational Health Manager to provide a first-class full remit occupational health service that operates to high clinical standards .   This is a site-based role due to nature of the role with some flexibility working from home.   

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• You will i dentify and manage all ‘occupational health’ practices comply with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards , working with other occupational health practi tioners across the UK and supporting by the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing .

• You will manage case management referrals and supervise health surveillance clinics, support site managers in absence management, and signpost to company medical benefits, AAP, and services, as appropriate.  You will work closely with Health and Safety colleagues, Associate Relations and site teams to provide high quality occupational health provision.

•   You will help to create a nd support a healthy and energised Associates and work environments.  

• Report to a UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

What are we looking for? 

• An NMC registered nurse qualified to degree/Diploma level in Occupational Health.
• Previous Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, ideally within an internal OH Team or OH Provider
• A thorough understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, and a keen interest in ongoing CPD and professional development
• Experience in supporting site audits as required and support other projects aligned to your role and experience
• You will have the ability to effectively organsize and prioritisze work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• You will have knowledge of relevant national workplace legislations across in the UK.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.  

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.  

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description:

  We are looking for an Occupational Health Manager to provide a first-class full remit occupational health service that operates to high clinical standards .   This is a site-based role due to nature of the role with some flexibility working from home.   

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• You will i dentify and manage all ‘occupational health’ practices comply with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards , working with other occupational health practi tioners across the UK and supporting by the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing .

• You will manage case management referrals and supervise health surveillance clinics, support site managers in absence management, and signpost to company medical benefits, AAP, and services, as appropriate.  You will work closely with Health and Safety colleagues, Associate Relations and site teams to provide high quality occupational health provision.

•   You will help to create a nd support a healthy and energised Associates and work environments.  

• Report to a UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

What are we looking for? 

• An NMC registered nurse qualified to degree/Diploma level in Occupational Health.
• Previous Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, ideally within an internal OH Team or OH Provider
• A thorough understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, and a keen interest in ongoing CPD and professional development
• Experience in supporting site audits as required and support other projects aligned to your role and experience
• You will have the ability to effectively organsize and prioritisze work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• You will have knowledge of relevant national workplace legislations across in the UK.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.  

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.  

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description:

 We are looking for an Occupational Health Manager to provide a first-class full remit occupational health service that operates to high clinical standards.  This is a site-based role due to nature of the role with some flexibility working from home.  

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• You will identify and manage all ‘occupational health’ practices comply with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards, working with other occupational health practitioners across the UK and supporting by the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

• You will manage case management referrals and supervise health surveillance clinics, support site managers in absence management, and signpost to company medical benefits, AAP, and services, as appropriate.  You will work closely with Health and Safety colleagues, Associate Relations and site teams to provide high quality occupational health provision.

•  You will help to create and support a healthy and energised Associates and work environments. 

• Report to a UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

What are we looking for? 

• An NMC registered nurse qualified to degree/Diploma level in Occupational Health.
• Previous Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, ideally within an internal OH Team or OH Provider
• A thorough understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, and a keen interest in ongoing CPD and professional development
• Experience in supporting site audits as required and support other projects aligned to your role and experience
• You will have the ability to effectively organsize and prioritisze work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• You will have knowledge of relevant national workplace legislations across in the UK.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. 

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. 

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. 

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description:

 We are looking for an Occupational Health Manager to provide a first-class full remit occupational health service that operates to high clinical standards.  This is a site-based role due to nature of the role with some flexibility working from home.  

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• You will identify and manage all ‘occupational health’ practices comply with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards, working with other occupational health practitioners across the UK and supporting by the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

• You will manage case management referrals and supervise health surveillance clinics, support site managers in absence management, and signpost to company medical benefits, AAP, and services, as appropriate.  You will work closely with Health and Safety colleagues, Associate Relations and site teams to provide high quality occupational health provision.

•  You will help to create and support a healthy and energised Associates and work environments. 

• Report to a UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

What are we looking for? 

• An NMC registered nurse qualified to degree/Diploma level in Occupational Health.
• Previous Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, ideally within an internal OH Team or OH Provider
• A thorough understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, and a keen interest in ongoing CPD and professional development
• Experience in supporting site audits as required and support other projects aligned to your role and experience
• You will have the ability to effectively organsize and prioritisze work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• You will have knowledge of relevant national workplace legislations across in the UK.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. 

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. 

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. 

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Join Our Team as an Occupational Health Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of occupational health? We are seeking a passionate Occupational Health Manager to deliver a top-notch occupational health service that adheres to the highest clinical standards. This is a site-based role with some flexibility for remote work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.

• Compliance and Management: Identify and manage all occupational health practices to ensure compliance with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards. Collaborate with other practitioners across the UK and receive support from the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

• Case Management: Oversee case management referrals and health surveillance clinics. Support site managers in absence management and guide them to company medical benefits and services as needed. Work closely with Health and Safety colleagues and site teams to provide exceptional occupational health services.

• Promote Wellbeing: Help create and maintain a healthy and energized work environment for all Associates.

• Reporting: Report directly to the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

• An NMC registered nurse with a degree or diploma in Occupational Health.

• Previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, preferably within an internal OH team or provider.

• A solid understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Experience in supporting site audits and other projects relevant to your role.

• Strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of relevant national workplace legislation in the UK.

• Collaborate with talented Associates who share your passion, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars .

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that is committed to building a better tomorrow.

• Access best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including our in-house Mars University .

• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please let us know. We are happy to provide support, and no applicant will be penalized for requesting it.

Join Our Team as an Occupational Health Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of occupational health? We are seeking a passionate Occupational Health Manager to deliver a top-notch occupational health service that adheres to the highest clinical standards. This is a site-based role with some flexibility for remote work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.

• Compliance and Management: Identify and manage all occupational health practices to ensure compliance with UK legislation and Mars occupational health standards. Collaborate with other practitioners across the UK and receive support from the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

• Case Management: Oversee case management referrals and health surveillance clinics. Support site managers in absence management and guide them to company medical benefits and services as needed. Work closely with Health and Safety colleagues and site teams to provide exceptional occupational health services.

• Promote Wellbeing: Help create and maintain a healthy and energized work environment for all Associates.

• Reporting: Report directly to the UK Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

• An NMC registered nurse with a degree or diploma in Occupational Health.

• Previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor/Manager, preferably within an internal OH team or provider.

• A solid understanding of NMC and GDPR standards, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Experience in supporting site audits and other projects relevant to your role.

• Strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of relevant national workplace legislation in the UK.

• Collaborate with talented Associates who share your passion, all guided by The Five Principles of Mars .

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that is committed to building a better tomorrow.

• Access best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including our in-house Mars University .

• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please let us know. We are happy to provide support, and no applicant will be penalized for requesting it.