How Much Do Health and Safety Managers Earn?
16 Oct, 20241-2 minutes
In this blog, you will learn:
- The responsibilities of a Health and Safety Manager.
- How much a Health and Safety Manager earns.
- How Health and Safety Managers can earn a better salary.
- Where the latest Health and Safety Manager jobs are and how to apply for them.
Wondering if you’re earning to your full potential? For Health and Safety Managers across the UK, maximising their earning potential is of utmost importance to ensure long term job satisfaction. In our latest blog, we’re uncovering how much Health and Safety Managers earn throughout the UK and how they can amplify their earning prospects.
What are the responsibilities of a Health and Safety Manager?
The primary responsibility of a Health and Safety Manager is to carry out comprehensive risk assessments within a variety of properties, in order to identify potential hazards. Such hazards might include fire risks, structural issues or environmental concerns.
A Health and Safety Manager must develop and implement safety procedures and protocols tailored to each property, including evacuation procedures and emergency response plans to ensure the health and safety of all occupants.
For Health and Safety Managers working within local authority, they are sometimes required to represent the council at investigation panels or networking events and should be able to ensure that health, safety and compliance operations are in line with the overall priorities of the business. Their role might also involve producing concise reports overseeing health and safety performance, putting emphasis on successes and concerns for the management team.
The role of a Health and Safety Manager comes with a high degree of responsibility for other individuals’ safety and therefore, it is essential that such professionals are paid in accordance with the responsibilities they must juggle every day.
How much does a Health and Safety Manager earn?
The average earnings for a Health and Safety Manager can vary depending on a number of factors such as location, an individual’s level of experience, the responsibilities associated with the role and whether or not they work within the interim market.
On average, a permanent Health and Safety Manager working within property and asset management can earn anywhere from £40,000 to £60,000 or more per year.
However, this varies compared to an interim worker due to the nature of the employment, flexibility and demand for the role. The average daily rate for an interim Health and Safety Manager can range from £450 to £550 per day.
How can Health and Safety Managers earn a better salary?
Health and Safety Managers across the UK can increase their salary through a number of practices such as
- Continuous Professional Development
- Networking
- Case studies and metrics
Continuous Professional Development
Within any career, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is essential for showcasing that an individual is able to upskill and progress professionally. Health and Safety professionals who possess additional skills and experience through CPD are often more attractive to employers and stand themselves in better stead for a salary increase.
Health and Safety Managers are able to develop their skills in a number of areas. For example, combining health and safety expertise with environmental management, through qualifications such as the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate, demonstrates a wider skill set that could lead to a potential pay rise.
Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation strategies are also highly sought after in senior health and safety roles where there is opportunity for a higher salary.
Networking
Networking is a recommended way for individuals in any industry to open the door to increased salary opportunities. For Health and Safety Managers, there are a number of professional bodies that will allow them to network with individuals and potentially access better jobs and higher salaries.
The British Safety Council or The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management are two such professional bodies that will help Health and Safety Managers stay up to date with industry trends and therefore enhance their skill set and showcase their potential for a higher salary.
Case studies and metrics
Using case studies and metrics to highlight successful interventions, such as improving compliance results, is a great way to showcase that a Health and Safety Manager might deserve a higher salary.
Measurable outcomes, showing direct contributions to improving health and safety standards, positive testimonials and outperforming industry averages are all essential for justifying higher earnings.
Property jobs
If you’re searching for your next interim property job, why not take a look at the latest vacancies, or simply upload your CV to be notified when a relevant position becomes available.
Property recruitment services
As property recruitment specialists, we support local authorities and private sector businesses nationwide with their temporary, interim and permanent recruitment needs.
If you’re struggling to fill a vacancy, why not get in touch with our property specialists, Chris Wilkinson or Joe O’Halloran on 01772 954200 to see how we can help?
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