Group Health & Safety Manager
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Risk Manager/Analyst
Position:
Group Health & Safety Manager
Location:
Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Salary: £55,000-£70,000 DOE Working Arrangement:
Site-based / Group-wide responsibilities
Employment Type:
PermanentA Group Health & Safety Manager is required in Wombwell, Barnsley, for our client, a UK-based group specialising in structural steel and engineering activities across the UK and European markets.
This role will lead the development and implementation of the Group's Health & Safety strategy, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, improving safety performance and promoting a positive health and safety culture across all Group companies. Working with colleagues across the business, you will oversee health and safety management systems, lead incident investigations, provide guidance on legislative compliance and ensure consistent standards across factory and construction environments.
You will also manage a team of health and safety professionals and maintain certification to ISO 45001.
Job Requirements
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in general Health & Safety or Construction.
- Preferably Chartered IOSH membership, with experience of relevant health and safety legislation and standards.
- At least three years' experience in a health and safety role at a similar level.
- Experience working within a construction or factory environment.
- Knowledge of large-scale construction, CDM regulations and working at height.
- Experience developing and implementing health and safety strategies, policies and management systems.
- Experience investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Knowledge of risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSoW), COSHH assessments and legislative compliance.
- Experience conducting site and factory inspections and maintaining ISO 45001 certification.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, safety-first mindset and the ability to promote continuous improvement.
- Experience managing and developing a team of health and safety staff.
- Competent IT skills.
Salary: £55,000-£70,000 DOE
Working hours:
37.5 hours per week Pension:
Company pension scheme
Additional benefits:
Sick pay scheme, health plan, cycle to work scheme, share save scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays.
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