Health and Safety Lead
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40000.00 - £45000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S11 9NE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0023-26-0021 |
Summary
Health & Safety Leadership Lead and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and frameworks Embed a strong, positive safety culture across all teams and sites Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff Risk, Audits & Compliance Carry out risk assessments and support safe systems of work Conduct audits and inspections across all locations Monitor compliance with legislation and internal policies Investigate accidents and near misses, identifying trends and improvements Reporting & Governance Produce reports for senior leadership and board-level review Monitor and evaluate health and safety performance Chair Health & Safety Working Group meetings Specialist Areas Lead on fire safety, evacuation planning, and training Carry out DSE assessments and support staff wellbeing Oversee Legionella checks and contractor compliance Manage lone worker systems and driver safety Training & Support Deliver training and guidance across all levels of the organisation Support teams in understanding and applying best practice Contribute to internal communications, including newsletters Projects & Events Support organisational projects and events to ensure safety requirements are met Work across teams to plan safe delivery of activities and services