Health & Safety Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a growing organisation with operations across multiple UK sites.

This is a key role responsible for providing expert health and safety advice, guidance and support across the business, working closely with senior management, managers and Health & Safety representatives to ensure compliance with legislation and promote a strong, proactive safety culture.

You will play a hands-on role in developing and maintaining health and safety standards, carrying out audits and inspections, investigating incidents and supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.

• Act as the main point of contact for all Health & Safety matters across the business.
• Provide advice on current and emerging Health & Safety legislation and recommend appropriate actions.
• Promote and develop a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Work closely with senior management, managers and Health & Safety representatives to ensure compliance.
• Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and programmes.
• Ensure Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, Method Statements, COSHH, PUWER and LOLER documentation is in place and regularly reviewed.
• Lead and support investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and preventative actions.
• Carry out regular Health & Safety inspections and audits across sites, facilities and departments.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement practical solutions to reduce risk.
• Support the development of proactive safety reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with management and the People team to identify and coordinate appropriate Health & Safety training and health surveillance where required.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure appropriate Health & Safety standards are maintained.
• Keep the business informed of relevant changes to legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support environmental performance and compliance initiatives where required.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to managers and employees on Health & Safety matters.

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who is confident working across a complex organisation and comfortable advising and challenging at all levels.

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Practical experience in a Health & Safety role within a complex or multi-site environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience with Risk Assessments, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER and Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to influence, challenge and advise senior management.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and a practical approach to Health & Safety.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to take ownership of Health & Safety across a multi-site organisation, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in driving standards and continuous improvement.

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.