Senior Health & Safety Manager

Senior Health & Safety Manager Leadership Role | Up to £55,000 + Benefits Are you a passionate Health & Safety leader who believes safety should be embedded in culture - not just compliance? This is an opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking precision engineering business where Health & Safety is genuinely valued at leadership level. We're looking for an experienced and influential Health & Safety Manager who can drive standards, inspire teams, and create a proactive safety-first environment across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with visible leadership and the ability to engage people at every level of the business. You will play a key role in shaping the company's Health & Safety strategy while working closely with senior management to ensure best practice, continuous improvement, and employee wellbeing remain at the heart of operations. Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to lead and influence Health & Safety strategy across a growing engineering business A business that genuinely values safety, employee wellbeing, and continuous improvement High level of autonomy and visibility within the leadership team Long-term stability within an innovative and well-established organisation A chance to make a real impact on culture, standards, and operational excellence The Role As Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will: Lead the development and continuous improvement of Health & Safety systems, policies, and procedures Promote a positive, proactive safety culture across all departments Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to managers and employees Investigate incidents and implement preventative measures and lessons learned Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice Work closely with senior leadership to drive engagement and continuous improvement initiatives Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external audits What We're Looking For Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels Someone who understands that effective Health & Safety is about culture, behaviours, and leadership - not just paperwork Excellent communication and relationship-building skills NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills Salary & Benefits Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme On-site parking Subsidised canteen Monday to Friday working hours 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday finish at 3:30pmIf you're looking for a role where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you