Location: Manchester

Salary: £41,000 (no car allowance)

Job Type: Full-time permanent, 39 hours per week, flexible hours considered

Are you passionate about making workplaces safer and more sustainable? Want to make a real difference in a role that impacts thousands of colleagues, customers and communities every day. At Stagecoach, we’re more than just a transport company. We’re a vital part of daily life in the UK.

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Business Officer to join our Manchester team and help lead our safety journey into the future. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how we embed a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across our depots, all while supporting our vision of Driving Net Zero.

What will you be doing?

As our Health & Safety Business Officer, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things safety across our Manchester depots. Working closely with the Engineering Director and Health & Safety Manager, you will:

Lead safety initiatives and ensure Group H&S policies are consistently applied across depots
Carry out safety audits and follow up on actions, legislation updates, and policy changes
Support depots in achieving ISO45001 certification by 2025
Collaborate with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on safety improvement programmes
Attend forums and committees to share knowledge and best practices with other operators
Deliver in-house safety training and support the delivery of our 5-Year Safety Plan
Investigate incidents and develop Safety Alerts to improve awareness and prevent reoccurrence
Monitor depot KPIs and identify opportunities for safety improvement
Be a visible presence across our operations, engaging with local teams to champion safe working practices

What do you need to apply?

A NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
Strong knowledge of UK safety legislation and auditing practices
Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment (ideally transport or similar)
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between depots
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational abilities
Confident use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
Familiarity with ISO45001 and/or sustainability frameworks (desirable, not essential!)

Why choose Stagecoach?

Free bus and tram travel for you and a companion
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Employee discounts on shopping, cinema, travel and more
Supportive Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
A collaborative, inclusive working environment
Be part of a business committed to safety, sustainability, and positive change

Ready to drive safer, smarter operations across Manchester?

Click apply now and join us on the journey to a safer, more sustainable future.

We’re proudly an inclusive employer

Stagecoach is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, neurotypes, religions, and sexual orientations.

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