Group H&S Director - Multi-Site Manufacturing

D R Newitt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Health & Safety Manager to drive a strategic H&S initiative within a market-leading food manufacturing company. Directly reporting to the Managing Director, the role involves leading a 5-year H&S development plan, implementing compliance across multiple UK sites, and fostering a culture of health and safety. Ideal candidates will have senior H&S experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to manage H&S operations across diverse locations. This is a pivotal opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-performing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Experience managing multi-site H&S operations.
• Ability to implement group-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 5-year health & safety development plan.
• Develop and implement consistent H&S standards and culture.
• Work cross-functionally with site teams and senior leadership.
• Manage H&S across multiple UK manufacturing sites.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Strategic mindset

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Health & Safety Manager to drive a strategic H&S initiative within a market-leading food manufacturing company. Directly reporting to the Managing Director, the role involves leading a 5-year H&S development plan, implementing compliance across multiple UK sites, and fostering a culture of health and safety. Ideal candidates will have senior H&S experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to manage H&S operations across diverse locations. This is a pivotal opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-performing business.