Safeguarding, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SSHEQ) Manager - 37.5 hours per week - Permanent - Field BasedYHA is one of the most recognised charities in the UK and Investors in People Gold Organisation. With over 150 fantastic sites across England and Wales; from Castles and manor houses to rural retreats and city centre accommodation, we are proudto give young people access to experiences and places they otherwise would not have.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join our team as a SSHEQ Manager and take accountability for compliance, risk management and the delivery of SSHEQ priorities within the YHA network. experience of undertaking fire risk assessments is key, as is a proactive and can do approach to problem solving. Working for one of the leading 'not for profit organisations' this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has not worked in the charity sector before. This is a Field Based (Southern half of England and Wales) role within our network requiring a number of overnight stays. The individuals should be self-motivated with excellent time management and diary skills along with flexibility in working to fit into the business needs.Key Role Responsibilities:*Effectively communicate all SSHEQ policies and procedures ensuring they are easily understood and applied throughout the network.*Work closely with third party agents and Heads of Department, Operations Managers and Hostel Managers to ensure full transparency over our levels of statutory and policy compliance.*Ensure audit outcomes are communicated to the network with appropriate advice and guidance.*Responsible for investigating significant accidents/incidents and dangerous occurrences and recommend appropriate remedial action*Undertake regular inspections of all sites within the network on a frequency as agreed with the Head of SSHEQ.*Liaise with the with the Learning and Development function to establish a framework for training of Hostel Managers and all employees as required, and support with external accreditations.*Responsible for interpreting and communicating to the network Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and codes of practice.*Produce monthly reports and updates to the Head of SSHEQ, Head of Operations and others as required to support the decision making process.*Support the Maintenance team in undertaking inspections of works or items, or meetings with contractors, that may be required as requested from the National Maintenance Manager.*Undertake work on specific projects as directed by the Head of SSHEQ.*Undertake Building Fire Risk Assessment and reviews annually*Undertake and record hostel SSHEQ improvement plans annually Person specification:*Qualified to NEBOSH Dip or NVQ Level 4 up to Degree level or equivalent*Professional membership of an appropriate health and safety professional body*Good written and verbal communication skills including experience of accurate and methodical working*Proven ability to accurately give instructions and ensure clients adhere to these instructions*Auditing qualification in a relevant subject area*Evidence of a pragmatic approach to problem solving.*Capable of working under episodic pressure to meet deadlines*Evidence of understanding the principles of dynamic and systematic risk assessment and putting that knowledge into practice.*Evidence of implementing policies and practices leading to improved results. BenefitsYHA employees make a positive difference to the lives of young people every day and as an employer we really value the contribution they make. As an employee you'll receive:*Generous holiday entitlement - 29 days + Bank Holidays.*Auto enrolment into the YHA Pension Scheme.*10 FREE Hostel stays for you and up to 3 friends across England and Wales every year.*Access to 'Live More for Less' which give you exclusive high street discounts, savings on your weekly shop and money off hundreds of products from holidays to car insurance.*A fantastic health care cash plan where you can claim money back for dental, optical and medical treatments. Please note: In order to become an employee at YHA you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. YHA is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. A DBS check will be carried out for all successful applicants.