Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Position: Health, Safety & Compliance Manager Location: Southampton Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Our client, a market-leading packaging manufacturer, is seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to join their growing operation. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a business committed to continuous investment, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The role will focus on maintaining and improving health & safety standards across the business, while ensuring compliance with BRC accreditation, ISO standards, and all relevant legislation. Job Overview Manage and continuously improve the company's Health & Safety systems and culture Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and industry standards Lead and maintain BRC accreditation and ISO compliance standards Plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external audits Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions Deliver Health & Safety and compliance training across the business Maintain company policies, procedures, and compliance documentation Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external stakeholders Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and compliance functions Promote a proactive safety-first culture throughout the organisationJob Requirements Previous experience within a Health & Safety and compliance-focused role Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance procedures Experience managing audits and certification processes Knowledge of BRC standards and ISO frameworks preferred NEBOSH qualification or equivalent preferred Excellent organisational skills and attention to detailDesirable Experience Experience within manufacturing, packaging, food production, or industrial environments Lead Auditor qualification (ISO or BRC) Experience implementing or improving management systemsSalary & Benefits £40,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience) Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays Competitive benefits package Ongoing professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing businessBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for