Safety and Risk Manager – Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service

Safety and Risk Manager
Grade 13 £56,293 per annum
37 per week
Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced safety and risk professional to lead our health and safety function and oversee organisational risk management and business continuity across the Service.
You’ll hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and be a Chartered Member of IOSH, or working towards chartered status. You’ll provide expert advice, support and assurance to help maintain legal compliance, strengthen organisational resilience and embed a positive safety and risk culture.

The Safety and Risk Manager will lead and coordinate the Service’s health and safety, organisational risk and business continuity arrangements, ensuring legal compliance, effective assurance and continuous improvement.

The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on-site parking. The role also includes the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme
• Paycare Health Benefits
• Occupational Health Services
• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)

📌 Please note: Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Area Manager Tom Hatfield on 01743 260200

For a job description and to apply, please visit– WMJobs | SFRS

Closing date for applications is 4 October 2026

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service.