Health And Safety Manager

Description:

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the governing and regulatory body for horseracing in Great Britain, is looking to appoint a Health and Safety Manager on a part-time, fixed-term basis for a period of 2 years. This exciting new in-house opportunity will focus on developing, implementing, and enhancing the operational Health and Safety system across the organisation’s varied working environments—covering racecourses, training yards, offices, and remote/home-based working environments.

As the regulatory authority for British horseracing, BHA’s primary goal is to ensure the highest standards are upheld both on and off the racecourse, and the Health & Safety Manager will play a key role in ensuring these standards are embedded within the organisation itself.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Work closely with department leaders to design and implement a Health & Safety system tailored to the needs of a multi-location organisation, ensuring compliance across racecourses, training yards, offices, and remote settings.
✅ Review current working practices, conduct risk assessments, and lead on safety inspections across diverse environments.
✅ Advise teams on safe working practices and ensure that Health & Safety policies are up to date, practical, and aligned with best practice regulations.
✅ Develop and promote a safety-first culture, encouraging employees to actively engage in safety initiatives.
✅ Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, influencing and supporting the development of policies, practices, and Health & Safety initiatives.
✅ Develop and implement Health & Safety training programmes, and ensure that staff at all levels understand their responsibilities and have the tools to operate safely.
✅ Lead on the creation and delivery of annual Health & Safety plans, ensuring they are aligned with the organisation’s people strategy.
✅ Monitor legislative changes and ensure BHA remains fully compliant with current and future Health & Safety regulations.

Qualifications & Skills:

✔️ NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) is highly preferred.
✔️ Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety management role—experience within sporting, regulatory, or equine sectors would be advantageous.
✔️ Strong working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
✔️ Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and policy development across diverse work environments (including field-based and remote teams).
✔️ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage, train, and influence teams at all levels.
✔️ Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
✔️ Ability to travel nationally on a regular basis and work flexibly as required.
✔️ Passionate about fostering a safety-first culture and able to drive cultural change across widespread teams.

About the British Horseracing Authority (BHA):

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is responsible for the governance and regulation of horseracing in Great Britain. Acting for and on behalf of the sport, BHA’s role is to ensure that the highest standards are applied at every level—both on and off the racecourse. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a real difference by embedding world-class Health & Safety practices into the heart of one of Britain’s most prestigious sports.