Health & Safety Manager

Your new company
A forward-thinking andrapidly growing organisation is seeking an experienced Group Health & Safety Manager to lead and drive its health, safety, and wellbeing strategy across multiple business operations. Operating across both public and private sector markets, the organisation works with a diverse customer base and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, governance and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, international business where health and safety is a key strategic priority, offering the chance to influence policy, culture and performance across a growing group of companies.

Your new role
As Group Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and driving continuous improvement across the group.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining a scalable Health & Safety Management System.
• Ensuring compliance with UK and international health and safety legislation.
• Leading ISO 45001 compliance activities, audits and certification maintenance.
• Conducting risk assessments, inspections, accident investigations and reporting.
• Supporting acquisitions through health and safety due diligence processes.
• Delivering health and safety training, guidance and support to employees at all levels.
• Managing emergency arrangements, including first aid and fire warden programmes.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies.
• Supporting the ongoing development of a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation.
• Undertaking occasional UK and international travel as required.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful inthis role, you will have:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification.
• IOSH membership.
• Proven experience implementing and managing ISO 45001 management systems.
• Previous experience in a senior Health & Safety position.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to influence, challenge and support colleagues at all levels of the business.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience operating across multi-site or international environments would be advantageous, as would additional language skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a growing organisation that genuinely invests in its people and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Salary of up to £55,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Wellness fund or private medical insurance (role-dependent).
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.

• Paid volunteering days.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Regular team and company events.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Additional office-based wellbeing benefits.

What you need to do now
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