Travers Smith is a leading full-service law firm, with a
wealth of experience in its areas of specialisation. The firm has a
market-leading reputation for its international expertise in Asset
Management, M&A and Dispute Resolution and Investigations.
Clients include asset managers across the alternative asset classes
(private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure and real estate),
publicly listed and private companies, financial institutions, and
other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and
cross-border matters, transactions and disputes. Our purpose is to
provide the highest quality of service to our clients whilst
enabling our people to achieve professional fulfilment in a
supportive, inclusive and enjoyable working environment.
Department
Travers Smith considers the health
and safety of its employees a key priority and will continue to do
all it can to ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of its
employees. Under the Property and Workplace department, both the
Workplace Operations team and Health and Safety team, are
responsible for effectively supporting the business across a range
of services including the maintenance and implementation of safety
programs, conducting risk assessments, and developing initiatives to
promote employee health and safety. The department liaises with
other departments and employees, providing training and education on
safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and occupational hazards.
The Workplace
Travers Smith's offices currently
consist of two buildings, Snow Hill and Hosier Lane, that are joined
to form the one space which Travers Smith is the sole tenant and is
responsible of the maintenance and upkeep within the lease. The firm
also has two floors in an adjacent building which is multi-tenant
with the managing agent being responsible for the provision of the
main services.
With the upcoming move to Stonecutter
Court in Q1 2026, the transition will require careful consideration
of all health and safety practices and policies. An analysis of how
we need to adapt the Health and Safety management system and
opportunities to evolve, reassess and reimagine processes.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Property
and Workplace, the Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for
managing and coordinating all Health and Safety initiatives for the
organisation. Is includes ensuring that Travers Smith meets all its
statutory health and safety obligations.
This role will be an exciting
opportunity to drive a greater level of compliance in the business
and the successful candidate will have a wide range of knowledge on
industry best practice, legislation and how to integrate these into
an office culture.
The ambition is to achieve a Health
and Safety management system that follows best practice and aligns
with ISO 45001 requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Providing advice and support to the Property and Workplace
department as well as the wider business on the implementation and
monitoring of health and safety management systems to facilitate the
organisation's compliance with legislative requirements.
Line management responsibility for the firm's Health and Safety
Lead. Fostering a strong working relationship and promote
development opportunities.
Effectively apprise the firm's current level of health and safety
risk, reviewing the necessary action plans with the aim of
continuously improving the firm's compliance. Where gaps arise,
propose a coherent plan to address these via the business risk
management platform Monday.com.
Strategy development to align with wider business objectives,
activities and projects.
Enhance the existing safety culture and business understanding by
demonstrating a strong cultural understanding of Travers Smith.
Provide assurance and support to the Property and Workplace that
our preparedness for external third-party inspections and audits is
satisfactory. Undertaking our internal reviews and inspections to
ensure any issues arising from the audit are addressed.
Chairing Health and Safety Committee meetings and attending other
committee meetings as required. To share lessons learned and provide
updates to the business on health and safety initiatives.
To undertake investigations of health and safety incidents,
potential or otherwise. To ensure relevant RIDDOR reports are
submitted to the HSE. Monitoring incident trends and escalating
issues where required, including populating the risk register(s).
To have overall responsibility for the risk assessment process and
train members of the wider team to support.
Advising on COSHH and assisting with COSHH risk assessments.
Including supporting on water hygiene compliance.
Scheduling the annual health and safety audit programme and
undertaking in accordance with your assigned portfolio of
facilities. To identify good practices and gaps or non-conformities
and ensure action plans are in place to address gaps or non-conformities.
Responsibility for policy and annual reporting.
To be responsible for addressing and escalating health and safety
action plans where gaps or shortfalls are identified and supporting
facilities to address any actions required in a timely manner.
Providing supporting health and safety information for external
accreditation audits such as ISO 14001.
Lead as an SME for Health and Safety matters within the
Stonecutter relocation project. Ensuring any process or cultural
changes are carefully managed and approved via the correct business forums.
Technical Skills
A depth of experience in risk management.
Able to practically interpret health and safety legislation in a
pragmatic manner.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, management and influencing skills.
Demonstrable experience in conducting risk assessments, including
DSE assessments.
Experience of working with different health and safety management platforms.
Familiarity with the control of legionella in the workplace with
experience of implementing an L8 scheme.
Experience or knowledge of ISO 45001.
Be able to support and advise on contractor management.
Experience of working closely with managing agents and landlord
representatives, including sub tenants, to ensure complete HS
management system cycle is in place to meet the firm's health and
safety obligations.
Key Stakeholders
Director of Property and Workplace
Senior Workplace Operations Manager
Workplace Health and Safety Lead
Workplace Compliance Manager
Health and Safety Committee
Personal Specification - Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Health and Safety
industry ideally within a professional services environment.
NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Level 3) or
equivalent qualification.
Experience of audit requirements
Knowledge of ISO 45001
Membership of IOSH desirable
Line management experience
Experience of working and communicating with external agencies
such as HSE, EHOs, and Fire and Rescue Services.
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Support and Adjustments for candidates: At Travers Smith, we are
committed to ensuring that people who are disabled or have a long-term
condition are empowered in their identity, valued equally, and
listened to. If we can adjust the recruitment process to make it more
accessible, please let us know. For further information please visit
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