Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time permanent
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.
