Health and Safety Manager
16th Jun, 2025 Read time 6 minutes

Health and Safety Manager

Location: Hanslope, Milton Keynes MK19 7BH
Last Updated: 17th July 2025

Full Job Description

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

For our organisation, the safety and security of our teams and our information is more than a want, it’s a must. That’s what makes our Corporate Governance team so vital. They’re the people either supporting health and safety at home and overseas or  protecting vital data. By following best practices, balancing interests, managing risks and upholding policies, they protect our organisation. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Setting the standard for success.

Assuring trust and safety at every level.

Knowing your decisions are valued.

It all matters.

Lead the implementation of our health and safety strategy

When you join us in this vital role it’ll be your task to manage a wide range of Health and Safety management activities, and provide constructive expertise to our contractors, customers and all areas of our global organisation. Designing and deploying relevant policies and procedures, and delivering clear advice relating to the work we do, you’ll use structured audit and inspection methods to monitor and review compliance with our policies, ensure procedures are in place and enforced, and provide improvement and development support.

But your work won’t stop here – you’ll work on projects and project bids, and offer advice to senior management, product and service delivery teams and contractors on compliance with our safety management systems. We’ll also expect you to lead on the Health and Safety aspects of engineering operations, estates management and logistics operations, and forge positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, safety support staff, regional managers, construction contractors and other stakeholders.

Keep our complex global projects and environments safe

With an NEBOSH General Certificate or EQF Level 3 equivalent, you should possess well developed Health and Safety management experience relating to multi-site, multi-disciplined activities and remote worker management. In addition, you should also already have or be working towards a Diploma in OSH or EQF Level 6 equivalent.

Your inspirational interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to lead, develop and motivate a small team, while any experience of implementing and managing ISO45001 management systems would be a bonus. The ability to support Health and Safety across a diverse range of global operations who also be desirable, as would Graduate or Chartered Membership of IOSH.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process. You can find out more about this at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

  We are looking for people with:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or EQF Level 3 equivalent)
  • Health and Safety management experience in multi-site, multi-disciplined activities, and remote worker management.
  • Working towards NEBOSH Diploma (or EQF Level 6 equivalent)

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Working Together
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or EQF Level 3 equivalent)
  • Health and Safety management experience in multi-site, multi-disciplined activities, and remote worker management.
  • Working towards NEBOSH Diploma in OSH (or EQF Level 6 equivalent)
Alongside your salary of £43,200, FCDO Services contributes £12,515 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension
  • A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
  • 9 days per annum public and privilege days

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific questions.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

o    no personal identifying details
o    career history with key responsibilities
o    skills and experience
o    achievements
o    qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a MS Teams or Face to face interview.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical skills and behaviours.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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