Job Description:

W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are supporting a market-leading manufacturing business with operations across two sites in Derbyshire. As the organisation continues to invest in its people, systems, and operational excellence, they are now seeking a Health & Safety Systems Manager to join the Safety leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, detail-oriented, and logical Health & Safety professional who enjoys building robust management systems, driving compliance, and ensuring best practice standards are embedded throughout an organisation.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the company's Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement across both manufacturing facilities.

W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Systems Manager to take ownership of the organisation's Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems across two manufacturing sites in Derbyshire.

This role is heavily focused on systems, governance, compliance, auditing, and accreditations rather than day-to-day operational safety management. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and supporting external accreditation processes.

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Manage document control processes, policies, procedures, and system updates.
• Coordinate and lead external accreditation audits and surveillance visits.
• Develop and execute comprehensive internal audit programmes.
• Track non-conformances, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Produce HSE performance reports, KPI dashboards, and compliance updates.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, leadership, and external auditors.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
• Proven experience managing Health & Safety Management Systems within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience leading external accreditation audits and maintaining management systems.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable:
* IOSH Chartered Membership or working towards Chartered status.
* Multi-site manufacturing experience.
* Knowledge of integrated management systems.

• £55,000 plus benefits.
• Opportunity to join a growing and investing manufacturing organisation.
• Multi-site responsibility with genuine influence across the business.
• A role focused on driving best-in-class Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Support from an experienced leadership team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.