Health & Safety Manager

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our central Health & Safety team. In this key role, you will provide expert guidance and leadership to promote a safety-first culture across our business, moving beyond compliance to genuine care.

You will act as a trusted advisor and “critical friend” to operational teams, driving continuous improvement in safety standards and behaviours. This is a highly visible role requiring a strong on-site presence, working across shifts and departments to ensure safety is owned by everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a proactive, safety-first culture across assigned sites.
• Provide expert advice and support to operational management teams.
• Conduct regular safety walks, audits, and peer reviews across multiple locations.
• Investigate incidents, complete RIDDOR reporting, and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver and evaluate health and safety training, coaching teams at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, company policy, and best practice standards.
• Support continuous improvement through data analysis and risk-based decision-making.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across all functions and sites.

About You

Essential:

• NEBOSH Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent).
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards).
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within operational environments, ideally food manufacturing, agriculture, or distribution.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, RIDDOR, and auditing.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with strong time management and autonomy.
• Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, document control systems).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Desirable:

• Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 or equivalent).
• Experience with behavioural safety programmes and peer review processes.
• Background in food manufacturing.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact in a business that places safety, integrity, and teamwork at the heart of everything we do. You will play a vital role in shaping a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility — ensuring that every colleague goes home safe, every day.