Health and Safety Manager
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Risk Manager/Analyst
Health & Safety Manager – Manufacturing 6 Month Fixed Term Contract up to 65k Pro rata
Poole
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence culture, drive improvement, and make a lasting impact?
We're supporting a successful manufacturing business in the search for a Health & Safety Manager to lead site–wide HSE activities and champion best practice across a fast–paced operational environment.
This is a highly visible position, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure compliance, minimise risk, and create a culture where safety is embedded in everything people do.
Key Responsibilities as Health & Safety Manager- Lead and develop the Health & Safety strategy across the site.
- Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
- Maintain and improve ISO 45001 systems, with involvement in environmental initiatives linked to ISO 14001.
- Drive continuous improvement through audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Develop safe systems of work, permit–to–work procedures and emergency response processes.
- Deliver engaging training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
- Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and implement improvement plans.
- Manage contractor compliance and support wider operational improvement projects.
- NEBOSH General Certificate (essential).
- Proven Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience with ISO 45001 management systems.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Practical, hands–on approach combined with strong analytical and problem–solving skills.
- NEBOSH Diploma or working towards.
- IOSH Membership.
- ISO 14001 knowledge.
- Internal/Lead Auditor qualification.
- Fire Risk Assessment training.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional to join a business committed to continuous improvement, employee wellbeing and operational excellence.
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