Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Partner Location: Dover Role: Full time, hybrid working available 37.5hrs per week Monday – Friday Salary: IRO £45K pa Benefits include: * 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), Birthday leave * Generous contributory pension scheme * Discretionary annual bonus scheme * Private Health Care and Life assurance * Employee assistance programme * 3rd party discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Benefits and reward platform * Free Parking - Employee volunteering scheme Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Partner to join their Safety Team. In this influential role, you will provide expert Health & Safety advice, practical solutions and strong leadership across a rotating portfolio of operational and functional areas. You will help shape and implement our H&S Strategy, partner with leaders at all levels, and drive a positive, data informed safety culture that empowers people to take personal responsibility for safety. This is a dynamic, high-impact position that blends strategic thinking with hands-on operational engagement, ideal for someone who thrives in complex, mixed-risk, multi-activity environments. Health & Safety Partner – the role Partner with operational & functional leaders to improve safety performance. Advise on H&S risk, governance and compliance. Lead investigations, audits, reporting and continuous improvement. Support emergency planning, contractor management & critical risk controls. Deliver training, coaching and cultural development. Contribute to the ISO 45001 management system and strategic safety initiatives. Health & Safety Partner skills and experience Essential * NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent). * Proven H&S experience in operational, high risk or complex environments. * Working knowledge of ISO 45001. * Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation. * Experience conducting thorough incident investigations and audits. * Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk. * Ability to work flexibly across varied environments. * Full UK Driving Licence