Health And Safety Manager

Please note this role closes at 11:55pm on Sunday 26th October 2025

Health and Safety Manager

Job summary

At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.

Job description

For our organisation, the safety and security of our teams and our information is more than a want, it's a must. That's what makes our Corporate Governance team so vital. They're the people either supporting health and safety at home and overseas or protecting vital data. By following best practices, balancing interests, managing risks and upholding policies, they protect our organisation. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Setting the standard for success.

Assuring trust and safety at every level.

Knowing your decisions are valued.

It all matters.

Lead the implementation of our health and safety strategy

When you join us in this vital role it'll be your task to manage a wide range of Health and Safety management activities, and provide constructive expertise to our contractors, customers and all areas of our global organisation. Designing and deploying relevant policies and procedures, and delivering clear advice relating to the work we do, you'll use structured audit and inspection methods to monitor and review compliance with our policies, ensure procedures are in place and enforced, and provide improvement and development support.

But your work won't stop here – you'll work on projects and project bids, and offer advice to senior management, product and service delivery teams and contractors on compliance with our safety management systems. We'll also expect you to lead on the Health and Safety aspects of engineering operations, estates management and logistics operations, and forge positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, safety support staff, regional managers, construction contractors and other stakeholders.

Keep our complex global projects and environments safe

With an NEBOSH General Certificate or EQF Level 3 equivalent, you should possess well developed Health and Safety management experience relating to multi-site, multi-disciplined activities and remote worker management. In addition, you should also already have or be working towards a Diploma in OSH or EQF Level 6 equivalent.

Your inspirational interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to lead, develop and motivate a small team, while any experience of implementing and managing ISO45001 management systems would be a bonus. The ability to support Health and Safety across a diverse range of global operations who also be desirable, as would Graduate or Chartered Membership of IOSH.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we're always looking to improve – just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

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Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process. You can find out more about this at

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It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £43,200, FCDO Services contributes £12,515 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific questions.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

o no personal identifying details

o career history with key responsibilities

o skills and experience

o achievements

o qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a MS Teams or Face to face interview.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical skills and behaviours.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdraw. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.