Group Health and Safety Manager

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

As part of Central Functions, you will be part of the teams that support and enable our network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, driving operational excellence, innovation and strategic impact across the business.

Whether your expertise is in Finance, HR, Technology, Marketing, Data, Legal, Operations or another specialist area, your work will help support colleagues and practices to deliver outstanding care to animals and their owners.

How You’ll Make a Difference

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Group Health & Safety Project Manager for 12 months fixed term contract to take the lead on delivering key safety initiatives across our organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and embed best-in-class health & safety practices, drive compliance, and influence a positive safety culture across multiple regions.
You’ll play a pivotal role in leading projects, leveraging data insights, and partnering with teams to ensure our people can work safely and confidently every day.

Working Pattern

* 37.5 hours per week

* Remote working, with occasional travel

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Deliver Impact

We’re looking for a driven, capable professional who can support key Health & Safety projects aligned to company policy and frameworks
You'll lead initiatives to improve risk management, compliance, and safety performance
Embed consistent standards across national and regional teams 

Data, Insight & Continuous Improvement

You'll analyse incident and business data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Share lessons learned and implement practical solutions to reduce risk
Support ongoing enhancement of systems, processes and tools 
Collaboration & Influence

Collaboration & Influence

You'll partner with regional teams to deliver audits, training, and compliance activities
Work cross-functionally with stakeholders including HR, Property, Risk, and senior leadership
Support national alignment of policies, frameworks and practices 

Training & Capability Building

You'll develop and deliver engaging H&S training and awareness programmes
Equip managers and teams with the knowledge and tools to manage risk effectively
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a capable and collaborative professional who brings:

* Experience and expertise relevant to your function

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills

* The ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

* A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

* A commitment to supporting colleagues, practices and business performance

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

* A role with meaningful impact supporting thousands of colleagues and practices

* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across the wider inspiring vet care Group

* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and specialist teams

* Access to internal networks, development programmes and professional growth opportunities

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

* Healthcare Cash Plan

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you

* Discounted staff pet care

* Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.