People Safety Manager

Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

This is a United Kingdom Based role - you must be living in the UK with the relevant Right To Work (British passport/Visa etc.) to be considered for this role.

The People Safety Manager is a pivotal role in integrating safety into the organisation's broader wellbeing strategy, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards and accreditations.

Oversee the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures and practises to ensure the safety and protection of employees across the organisation.

Subject matter expert and key partner to operational, audit and risk, estates, wellbeing and people teams, to lead and proactively manage safety risk, critical incidents, safety standards and accreditations and effectively embed audit recommendations.

Foster external networks and partnerships to stay at the forefront of safety best practice and ensure the wider wellbeing team and relevant stakeholders are kept updated and policies are aligned.

We are looking for a People Safety Manager with experience working in a business that supports colleagues working from home, in small customer facing sites and Hybrid, who in turn support a diverse range of often venerable customers.

If you do wish to apply, please ensure this is demonstrated in your CV.



* Oversee the management of safety policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards and accreditations to mitigate risks to employee safety.

Remain updated on changes in legal and regulatory requirements and update policies accordingly.


* Oversee continuous improvement of ISO safety accreditation ISO45001.

The primary contact for accreditation audits, ensuring the organisation meets all requirements for certification and compliance.

Collaborate cross functionally to ensure safety management processes align with standards and are integrated into daily operations.


* Organisational safety lead for critical incidents, including emergencies and serious accidents.

Develop and maintain a critical incident response plan, ensuring the organisation is prepared for emergencies.

Lead post-incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and update safety protocols accordingly.

Ensure effective resources for managers and employees on emergency response and critical incident management.


* Subject matter expert and key business partner to leaders and operational colleagues to ensure safety frameworks and guidance ar...