Health & Safety Business Partner – Governance & Assurance Systems Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days on-site) Salary: £58,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Benefits: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, 29% pension, flexible working, professional development We are recruiting on behalf of a major, high-profile UK public sector organisation responsible for a large, historic and complex estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist Health & Safety team in a role focused on governance, systems development and organisational assurance. The Role As the Health & Safety Business Partner – Governance & Assurance Systems, you will play a central role in developing and implementing the organisation’s Safety Management System (SMS), strengthening governance arrangements, and supporting key assurance activities across a multi-stakeholder environment. This is an ideal position for a proactive H&S professional with experience in policy development, strategic safety governance and assurance processes within large-scale, complex or regulated organisations. Key Responsibilities * Develop, implement and manage the organisation’s Safety Management System (SMS), associated policies and statutory reporting procedures. * Support accident and incident investigations, providing independent scrutiny and assurance to safety boards and committees. * Establish and maintain compliance and assurance systems, producing high-quality performance reports, metrics and analysis for senior leaders. * Assist with preparation for ISO 45001 certification activity. * Lead the development of KPIs and ensure accurate reporting of safety performance across departments. * Manage central safety governance tools including policy trackers, document registers and assurance logs. * Collaborate with operational H&S teams to ensure policies and systems are consistently applied. * Provide secretariat and governance support for internal safety committees and meetings. * Analyse visitor trends and safety-related data to support ongoing improvement. About You * NEBOSH General Certificate minimum * Membership or eligibility for IOSH/IIRSM. * Experience developing H&S systems, policy, procedures and governance frameworks. * Strong data analysis, reporting and performance monitoring skills. * Solid understanding of UK H&S legislation and best practice. * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence. * Ability to work collaboratively across a large and diverse organisation. What’s on Offer * Salary £58,000–£65,000 * 29% pension contribution * 30 days holiday + bank holidays * Hybrid working (3 days per week on-site) * Training, development and long-term opportunities * A chance to influence safety culture within a significant national organisation How to Apply Please click Apply Now or contact Paul at Bryan & Armstrong Ltd for a confidential discussion. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems