Health & Safety Manager

Full-time (35 hours), permanent, based in Edinburgh

Salary £45,712 (pay award pending) plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits. 

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-leading centre for plant science, horticulture, and education. Our stunning and diverse estate which is home to historic buildings, laboratories, glasshouses and vibrant gardens welcomes around one million visitors each year. As a much-loved public destination and a hub for research and conservation, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety across all our sites. 

We’re now looking for a passionate and proactive Health & Safety Manager to help us deliver on that commitment. In this key leadership role, you’ll foster a culture of safety -  ensuring that everyone who works with us or visits our gardens feels safe.  

Supporting our team of Health & Safety Advisors and working closely with Trade Union representatives, you will be our main point of contact for regulators and auditors. Your expertise will shape strategies, ensure compliance, and promote shared responsibility for health and safety across our sites in Edinburgh, Dunoon, Port Logan, and Peebles. 

We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, backed by a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). You’ll bring experience of leading safety initiatives in complex environments, along with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

To apply please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk (via the 'Apply' button above) with:

• Your CV
• A covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the post
• An electronically completed equal opportunities questionnaire: available on our website 

Closing date: 12pm midday (BST) on 11 July 2025

Interview date: w/c 21 July 2025

Recruitment information: Further details including a comprehensive job description and person specification can be downloaded from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh website: RBGE Vacancies

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. No recruitment agencies please.

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