Charity registered in Scotland SC021621
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion. Although we support over 2800 people throughout Scotland, we are committed to delivering services that recognise people as individuals and treat them with dignity and respect; just like we would all want ourselves.
Health & Safety Manager
- Full time
- £57,382
- Remote: Home based with travel required
- Closing 6th February 2026
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a senior, values-driven role where your expertise will make a real difference to people’s lives?
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is the leading provider of care services, supporting people with a broad range of needs across Scotland. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion.
We are now looking for a Health & Safety Manager to join our Senior Management Team and lead our organisation-wide approach to health, safety and wellbeing.
About the role
Reporting to the Executive Director for Health & Safety, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice across all areas of health and safety, ensuring legal compliance, best practice and continuous improvement across a diverse, community-based organisation.
You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of our Health & Safety strategy, policies and systems. You will be expected to provide expert advice to senior leaders and managers on legislation, compliance and safe working practices as well as overseeing all risk assessment processes.
This is a varied and influential role, offering the opportunity to shape health and safety culture across a large, complex organisation.
About you
You will be a confident and experienced Health & Safety professional with strong leadership skills and the ability to operate at a strategic level.
Essential requirements include:
- Full NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
- Graduate Membership of IOSH (or working towards it)
- At least 3 years’ experience in a health & safety advisory role
- Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation
- Experience of risk assessments and fire risk assessments
- Excellent communication, reporting and organisational skills
- Full driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation with strong values
- Influence safety culture at senior leadership level
- Work in a role with real social impact
- Competitive salary and supportive working environment
As well as a competitive salary, the organisation offers generous benefits including enhanced pension contributions and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to over 850 high street and online discounts.