Group Health and Safety Manager

Job Title Health and Safety Manager £50,000 per annum + O/T or Shift Allowance (where applicable) Working Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday 1:00pm finish on Friday Shift Pattern: Days Key Responsibilities Compliance & Leadership Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures, and strategies across all company sites. Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and industry-specific health and safety legislation. Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and certification processes. Maintain compliance with legislation and standards including HASWA, COSHH, RIDDOR, PUWER, and other applicable regulations. Provide leadership and guidance to management teams on all health and safety matters. Risk Management Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and implement effective control measures. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing detailed reports and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Monitor and analyse safety performance metrics and KPIs. Ensure third-party contractors comply with company health and safety standards and legal requirements. Support emergency planning and incident response procedures. Training & Culture Design and deliver health and safety training programmes for employees at all levels. Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across the business. Encourage employee engagement and participation in health and safety initiatives. Keep employees informed of policy updates, legislation changes, and best practices. Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or similar role. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements. Experience managing audits, inspections, and compliance documentation. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites/projects. Qualifications NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential). NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable). IOSH Membership (desirable). Full UK Driving Licence preferred