Health And Safety Manager Jobs in UK 2026
Health and Safety Manager roles in UK research and innovation environments remain critical as organisations expand complex multi-site operations across science, engineering, and commercial tenancy ecosystems. This Health and Safety Manager opportunity at STFC is designed for senior SHE professionals who can lead tenancy safety management, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across high-risk scientific and engineering facilities.
About the Role
The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for leading the Health and Safety management of tenancy activity across STFC sites. This role focuses on ensuring safe operations for tenants, staff, contractors, and visitors across multi-sector environments including biotech, energy, and space.
The position requires strong leadership in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) systems, with responsibility for developing and reviewing tenant safety frameworks, supporting incident investigation, and delivering safety training. The successful candidate will work closely with internal facilities and SHE teams to maintain compliance and embed best practice across all operational areas.
About the Hiring Organisation
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), operating major national research campuses that host world-class scientific facilities and a diverse portfolio of tenant organisations.
STFC supports cutting-edge research and innovation across multiple disciplines including science, engineering, computing, and technology. The organisation is committed to enabling safe, efficient, and compliant environments that support both scientific advancement and commercial activity across its campuses.
Job Duties
- Lead and manage the provision of effective, efficient and professional SHE services to staff, contractors, tenants, and visitors ensuring full compliance.
- Provide professional health and safety advice and support to tenants in implementing STFC SHE management systems.
- Develop and review tenant health and safety systems and processes in line with internal audits, external best practice, and regulatory updates.
- Ensure all incidents including injuries, near misses, environmental events, and fires are reported, investigated, and appropriately addressed.
- Support the delivery of health and safety training programmes for tenants and site users.
- Attend and report to safety committee meetings and contribute to governance and oversight of SHE performance.
- Promote continuous improvement through horizon scanning and legislative monitoring.
Job Requirements
- Degree or HND qualification in a science or engineering discipline.
- NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals or equivalent qualification.
- Experience delivering SHE advisory services in science, engineering, or technology environments.
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and management systems.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations and hazardous substances management.
- Knowledge of biological safety (BioCOSHH) and genetically modified organisms regulations.
- Knowledge of DSEAR assessments and explosive atmosphere regulations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all organisational levels.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in large research or scientific organisations.
- Experience supporting multi-site health and safety operations.
- Knowledge of UKRI or public sector compliance frameworks.
- Experience delivering health and safety training programmes.
- Familiarity with complex laboratory or engineering environments.
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Conclusion
This Health and Safety Manager opportunity provides experienced SHE professionals with the chance to lead safety operations. You will operate within one of the UK’s most advanced research and innovation environments. The role offers strong responsibility across compliance, training, and tenant safety management, with significant impact on national scientific infrastructure and operational safety standards.
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