Divisional Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials provider is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor. You’ll be the key contact for health & safety across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and safety culture. The ideal candidate has extensive H&S experience, a NEBOSH Diploma, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary of £48,000-£52,000, discretionary bonuses, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience leading audits, investigations, and assurance reviews.
• Ability to interpret and communicate risk clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health & safety matters.
• Monitor compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead divisional audits, inspections, and investigations.

Skills

Senior-level H&S experience across multiple sites

Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Lords Group Trading is a fast-growing business with over 40 years of experience supplying building materials, plumbing, heating, and DIY products across the UK. We operate from 48 sites and support a wide range of trade professionals, from local builders to large contractors.

Originally a family-run business, we’ve grown into something much bigger — but we’ve kept the down-to-earth culture, team spirit, and customer focus that set us apart. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to offer real opportunities for progression and development across the Group.

Role Description

As the senior point of contact for health & safety within the division, you’ll lead on risk management, statutory compliance, and safety culture. You’ll advise, guide and support operational managers, oversee audits and investigations, and ensure best practices are shared across all locations.

Although the role has no direct line reports, you’ll act as a mentor and technical guide to junior colleagues (e.g. Compliance & Facilities Coordinators), offering coaching and support to help align priorities and build capability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead adviser on all divisional health & safety matters
• Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal safety systems
• Lead and deliver divisional audits, inspections, and investigations
• Produce clear, insightful reports for divisional and group-level leadership
• Champion safety engagement initiatives and staff training
• Collaborate with the Group Head of H&S to align on strategy and performance
• Support risk assessments, safe systems of work, and contractor compliance
• Act as the divisional representative on the Safety Board and relevant working groups

This is a highly visible and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic, growing business. You’ll play a key role in shaping how health & safety is implemented in our Merchanting Division, with plenty of support from a wider Group team and access to ongoing professional development.

If you’re ready to make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

Holiday: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays

Salary Range: £48,000-£52,000

Benefits: Discretionary Bonus Scheme, Car Allowance

Location: Base location is negotiable

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Senior-level H&S experience across multiple sites
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (Level 6 or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and compliance processes
• Experience leading audits, investigations and assurance reviews
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate risk in a clear, constructive way

Desirable:

• Chartered IOSH or working towards
• Background in construction, merchanting, distribution, or manufacturing
• Familiarity with environmental or facilities compliance
• Confident producing data-led reports and improvement plans

Personal Qualities

• A confident, visible leader with the credibility to influence at all levels
• Calm, practical and solutions-focused
• Able to coach others while maintaining high standards
• Genuinely passionate about creating safer, more engaged workplaces

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer. The more voices represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.