Health & Safety Manager

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Health & Safety Manager
• Location:
  
  Northamptonshire
• Salary: £49,878 - £56,202 per annum
• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week
• Employment:
  Permanent / Full-Time

• Leading and promoting a proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation
• Providing expert Health & Safety advice and support to managers and staff
• Ensuring compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and internal policies
• Carrying out audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments
• Monitoring accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate reporting and actions are completed
• Supporting business continuity and emergency planning activities
• Delivering Health & Safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Liaising with external agencies including HSE, Fire Authorities, insurers, and Environmental Health
• Producing reports and compliance updates for senior leadership teams and committees
• Supporting occupational health initiatives and wellbeing activities
• Working collaboratively across multiple departments to drive continuous improvement

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience within a similar Health & Safety role
• Excellent working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training and briefings
• Strong report writing and investigation skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident IT user with strong administrative capability
• Full UK driving licence
• Proactive, approachable, and able to work independently

• IOSH or IIRSM membership
• Experience with in education, agricultural, industrial, or multi-site environments
• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Experience liaising with external enforcement agencies

• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Up to 5 additional College closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Discounted onsite gym membership
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High Street discounts
• Employee wellbeing programme and support services
• Annual volunteering day
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a highly respected organisation that genuinely values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.