Health & Safety Officer

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1. Policy, Compliance & Governance

• Maintain and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures, and management systems in line with ISO 45001, legal obligations (e.g., HASAWA 1974), and industry best practices
• Ensure policies are communicated, implemented, and consistently followed across all business units and office locations.
• Oversee the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHMS), conducting regular audits and management reviews.

2. Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments across offices and working environments, including workstation assessments, fire risk assessments, and task-specific reviews.
• Ensure risk mitigation measures are documented, implemented, and monitored.
• Perform specialist assessments such as return-to-work, new and expectant mother risk assessments, and process Access to Work requests where required.

3. Incident Management

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Maintain accurate records of all incidents and produce comprehensive incident reports for senior management.
• Monitor trends in incident data to inform preventative strategies.

4. Training & Engagement

• Design, deliver, and coordinate engaging health and safety awareness campaigns and mandatory training programmes for all staff.
• Promote safe behaviours and foster employee engagement in health and safety through toolbox talks, workshops, and internal communication.
• Support line managers in understanding and fulfilling their H&S responsibilities.

5. Site Inspections & Preparedness

• Carry out regular workplace inspections and internal audits to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with landlords and facilities teams to organise and evaluate emergency drills (e.g., fire evacuations).
• Ensure emergency plans and procedures are current and tested.

6. Contractor & Supplier Oversight

• Assess and monitor the safety performance of contractors and subcontractors working on-site.
• Ensure third parties comply with internal safety standards and risk management processes during projects and office works.

7. Stakeholder & Regulator Engagement

• Act as the primary contact for external audits, enforcement authorities (e.g., HSE), and occupational health partners.
• Prepare and present detailed safety reports, statistics, and KPIs to senior leadership and relevant committees.
• Support environmental initiatives, especially where H&S overlaps with ISO 14001 or ISO 50001 requirements.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date with changes in legislation, standards, and industry trends to proactively advise the business.
• Identify, recommend, and implement innovative solutions to improve health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation.
• Champion a culture of learning, resilience, and continuous improvement in safety practices.

Essential:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Chartered or Graduate Member of IOSH (e.g., CMIOSH or GradIOSH).
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 45001 and UK health and safety legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing H&S across multiple office locations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Knowledge or experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 50001 environmental or energy management systems.
• Experience working in IT services, consultancy, or similar office-based industries.
• First Aid or Fire Marshal qualifications.

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

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NTT Data UK&I is seeking a skilled and proactive Health & Safety Officer to lead and manage our health and safety function. You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of employees, contractors, and visitors by developing and maintaining a positive safety culture, managing the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system, and ensuring full compliance with all UK health and safety legislation. This role is critical to maintaining operational resilience, minimising risk, and supporting the wellbeing of our people