Legacy Strategies

We are acting on behalf of one of our clients to recruit an Operational Health & Safety Manager to deliver hands-on Health & Safety leadership across live operational environments. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This is a part-time appointment (3 days per week) suited to someone wanting a site-facing, practical role, responsible for ensuring safe systems of work are implemented, risks are effectively controlled, and Health & Safety standards are consistently applied across operational activities. The Role Reporting to the Strategic Health & Safety Manager, the Operational Health & Safety Manager will be the primary on-the-ground H&S point of contact, supporting managers, supervisors and contractors across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include: Delivering H&S policies, procedures and standards across operational sites Acting as the primary site-based H&S contact for managers and contractors Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance checks Leading incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis Writing, reviewing, approving and managing RAMS for operational activities Providing practical H&S advice to operational and engineering teams Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and operational H&S training Managing contractor H&S compliance Tracking corrective and preventative actions to completion Escalating significant risks, non-compliance and trends to the Strategic H&S Manager Supporting and promoting a proactive, positive safety culture About You This role will suit a hands-on, operational H&S professional with strong experience working in high-risk environments, particularly within energy, utilities, infrastructure or electrical settings. Essential requirements: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) Strong operational Health & Safety experience within high-risk environments Proven experience working on live operational sites Experience conducting inspections, audits and investigations Proven experience producing and managing RAMS and permits to work Experience managing contractor Health & Safety compliance Experience working in HV electrical environments Practical understanding of HV safety rules, access control and permit-to-work systems Strong communication skills and confidence challenging unsafe practices Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational H&S professional seeking a part-time, site-focused role with clear accountability and visibility

We are acting on behalf of one of our clients to recruit a Strategic Health & Safety Manager to provide senior-level leadership, governance and assurance across a multi-site organisation operating in high-risk environments. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This is a part-time appointment (3 days per week) suited to an experienced H&S professional seeking a strategic, board-facing role, including acting as the organisation s competent authority and Corporate Duty Holder. The Role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Strategic Health & Safety Manager will set, govern and assure the organisation s Health & Safety strategy, providing expert advice, challenge and assurance to the Executive Team and Board. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Corporate Duty Holder and primary competent person Owning the organisation s H&S strategy, governance framework and policy suite Providing oversight, management and professional support to the Operational H&S Manager, COO and Board members Advising, influencing and constructively challenging Executive and Board-level stakeholders Setting H&S standards, risk appetite and performance measures Overseeing compliance assurance, audit programmes and reporting Reviewing serious incidents and providing executive-level oversight Ensuring robust legal, regulatory and property compliance frameworks Championing a strong, positive safety culture and continuous improvement About You You will be a credible senior H&S leader with significant experience operating at executive and board level, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure or property-based environments. Essential requirements: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) Chartered / Certified Membership of IOSH (or equivalent) Senior-level Health & Safety leadership experience Proven experience setting and governing H&S strategy, policies and management systems Strong experience advising, influencing and challenging Executive and Board stakeholders Experience overseeing compliance across multiple sites or asset portfolios Strong background in audit, assurance and regulatory engagement You will also bring: Comprehensive knowledge of UK H&S legislation and duty-holder responsibilities Strong understanding of high-risk operational environments Ability to interpret technical risk and provide assurance through others Credibility to operate as the organisation s senior competent authority Working knowledge of HSG65 and its application to governance and assurance Why Apply? This is a high-impact, part-time leadership role offering genuine influence at board level, ideal for an experienced H&S professional seeking a strategic, fractional or portfolio position.