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Head of Safety and Risk

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Creative Support

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United Kingdom , Stockport

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Salary:

53817.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking exceptional applicants for the new post of Head of Safety and Risk, based at our head office in Stockport, to lead on the management of safety and risk across our organisation. The Head of Safety and Risk will be a key member of our highly performing senior leadership team and will contribute to our wider success and positive reputation. This challenging new role would be ideal for a competent, experienced Health and Safety professional keen to take on a role that blends strategy and operational delivery.

Job Responsibility:

  • Management of the Health & Safety team and functions
  • Providing a responsive and customer-focused Health & Safety Helpdesk
  • Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations
  • Development and ongoing management of the Health & Safety inspection programme
  • Oversight of incidents, accidents & RIDDOR cases (including appropriate escalation & follow up)
  • Undertaking investigations and supporting the Executive Team with incident management, identifying root causes, leading/attending strategy meetings and implementing follow up actions
  • Case management of insurance claims and other high risk safety cases
  • Writing and presenting professional reports and safety briefings
  • Providing accurate data, reports, advice and assurance to the Executive Team and Board
  • Collaborating across departments to ensure effective safety governance & risk management
  • Reporting to and liaising effectively with regulatory bodies & other external stakeholders
  • Devising and implementing safety-related campaigns and the dissemination of safety information
  • Embedding effective risk assurance, risk management and continuous improvement
  • Oversight of our vehicles management function and line management of the Vehicles Officer
  • Contributing to the review of the corporate Risk Register
  • Championing a proactive culture of risk prevention and management aligned to strategic and business objectives

Requirements:

  • Track record in the management of health and safety in a health, care or housing environment
  • Relevant safety qualification
  • Understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act and other safety legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Conscientious, well organised, and able to clearly delegate to others whilst maintaining personal accountability
  • Proactive, assertive, and confident approach
  • Ability to lead and motivate your team to provide excellent customer service and meet performance expectations and KPIs
  • High standard of written English, with the ability to write professional reports
  • Strong IT and data management skills, including the confident use of word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and databases
  • Ability to critically read documents and accurately identify facts, issues, and root causes
  • Ability to research and evaluate information, and take responsibility for staying up to date with changing legislation, case law and emerging good practice
  • Ability to handle information of a confidential nature and must observe the highest standards of diligence and professionalism, with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to represent Creative Support in a credible and assuring manner, and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Must be a car driver with a current cleaning driving licence
  • Applicants must share Creative Support’s WE CARE values (Welcoming, Empowering, Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Effective)
  • Must be located in and eligible to work within the UK
What we offer:
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • High level of training and development through our Creative Academy
  • Pension with company contribution
  • Free life assurance
  • 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
  • Friendly, supportive work environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme
  • Lease car or taxable monthly car allowance of £250 per month
  • Support for ongoing professional development with access to training and membership of professional networks

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 07, 2026

Expiration:
February 27, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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