Sara Spence Grad Iosh, Csmp, M.Ism, AI Fsm, A Sy I
About Sara Spence Grad Iosh, Csmp, M.Ism, AI Fsm, A Sy I
Sara Spence is a Health and Safety Manager with extensive experience in various organizations, including Save the Children UK and British Transport Police. She specializes in risk management, employee well-being, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Sara Spence has been serving as the Health and Safety Manager at Save the Children UK since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing health and safety protocols within the organization. Her work includes engaging with employees to promote workplace well-being and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Sara briefs Directors, Trustees, and Board members on risk exposure, helping them to understand the implications of health and safety policies.
Previous Experience in Health and Safety
Sara Spence has a diverse background in health and safety management across various organizations. She worked as a Health and Safety Advisor at British Transport Police for 8 months in 2015-2016, and at St Mungo's for 9 months in 2016-2017. Additionally, she held positions at Arup and The Prince's Trust, where she served as a Health and Safety Advisor. Her experience also includes a role as a Health and Safety Co-ordinator at Computacenter from 1999 to 2003.
Education and Certifications
Sara Spence has pursued extensive education in health and safety. She studied at Bureau Veritas, achieving the Lead Auditor OHSAS18001 certification in 2009. She is a Graduate Member of the Institute of Safety and Health (GradIOSH) after studying Occupational Health and Safety. Additionally, she obtained the Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) designation from the International Security Management Institute in 2019.
Expertise in Health and Safety Systems
Sara Spence has considerable expertise in designing documentation and solutions that meet both legal requirements and business needs. She is experienced in managing and investigating accidents and incidents, and has worked closely with enforcement agency officers to achieve satisfactory conclusions. Her pragmatic approach to promoting employee well-being reflects her commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Career Background
Sara Spence's career spans several roles in health and safety and related fields. Before her current position, she worked at Age UK as a Group Health and Safety Advisor from 2011 to 2015 and at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust as an Assistant Health and Safety Advisor from 2003 to 2007. She also held a long-term position at the British Council from 1987 to 1999, focusing on higher education academic links in Russia and Eastern Europe.