Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Salary: From £38,000 Hours: 40 per week, Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm

Location: Head Office Hemel Hempstead

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As both a builder and operator, our Health & Safety team supports our care homes through construction through to day‑to‑day operations. We are now seeking an Assistant Health & Safety Manager to support our H&S Manager/Fire Officer primarily across our construction and refurbishment projects together with some operational aspects.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out Health & Safety audits on construction and refurbishment projects.

* Prepare risk assessments and CDM documentation (F10, CPPs, RAMS).

* Conduct operational home audits including water safety and COSHH.

* Monitor water safety audits and actions to ensure timely completion.

* Provide guidance to Maintenance Operatives in the care homes.

* Track and coordinate training for construction team members and subcontractors.

Qualifications & Experience

* NEBOSH Occupational Health

* NEBOSH Construction (desirable or working towards) with relevant construction experience.

* Enhanced Adult/Child DBS

* Strong understanding of H&S legislation.

* Asbestos Awareness

* Legionella Awareness (desirable or working towards).

* Care home experience (advantageous but not essential).

Ideal Candidate

* Aligns with company Values of Commitment, Connection and Compassion

* Full UK driving licence.

* Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure.

* Systematic and process minded

* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

* Willing to take a hands‑on approach when required.

* Understanding of dementia (training provided if needed)