Health & Safety and Environment Manager

Health & Safety and Environment Manager

Location: St Christopher’s Hospice, Sydenham & Orpington, with travel to charity shop locations (currently 24 sites in South East London) 
Reports to: Head of Estates and Site Services

Salary: £55,371 per annum, 36 hours per week

About St Christopher’s Hospice:
St Christopher’s Hospice is a leading provider of palliative care, committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Health, Safety, and Environment Manager to join our team to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff, patients, and visitors, while also monitoring and reducing our environmental impact.

Primary Job Purpose:
The Health & Safety and Environment Manager is crucial in managing the organisation’s health and safety practices and monitoring its environmental footprint. This role ensures that St Christopher’s implements policies to create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. You will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing health and safety and environmental practices at both hospice sites (Sydenham and Orpington) and across our charity shops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert Health and Safety advice, assistance, and support to all levels of the organisation
• Ensure that St Christopher’s is implementing policies and procedures that create a safe environment for all employees, patients, and visitors
• Support the monitoring and reduction of St Christopher’s environmental impact, recommending and overseeing measures to improve sustainability
• Conduct or coordinate regular health and safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all St Christopher’s sites and charity shops
• Collaborate with colleagues in specialist areas (such as clinical staff) to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and best practice
• Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programmes for staff.
• Keep abreast of industry regulations and trends, ensuring St Christopher’s remains compliant and proactive in its approach.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations and environmental impact management
• Previous experience in a health and safety or environmental role, ideally within a healthcare or multi-site environment
• Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Relevant qualifications in Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH) and/or Environmental Management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, compassionate, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a leading charitable organisation.

If you are passionate about health, safety, and sustainability, and would like to play a key role in supporting St Christopher’s Hospice, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date 6th February 2025