Group Head of Health and Safety

Irwin & Colton Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Corby seeks a Group Head of Health and Safety to lead safety initiatives across multiple sites. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of safety strategies and ensure compliance with legal and internal policies. Offering a competitive salary of approximately £90,000 plus car allowance and additional benefits, this role emphasizes cultural change and effective leadership in a stable, supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Private medical

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience in food manufacturing and leading safety across multiple sites.
• Solid knowledge of UK legislation regarding health and safety.
• A track record of driving cultural and behavioural change and unifying site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group Health and Safety strategy across all sites.
• Drive a consistent safety culture and improve behaviours.
• Provide guidance to senior leaders and the board using data.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Leading safety across multiple sites

Confidence to work with senior leaders

Driving cultural and behavioral change

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Membership of IOSH

IEMA membership

Job description

Group Head of Health and Safety | Corby | ~£90,000 + Car Allowance & Additional Benefits

Are you ready for your next leadership challenge with a historic, nationally recognised food manufacturer? Do you thrive in roles that combine strategic leadership with hands‑on execution? Are you eager to lead impactful initiatives in a company that fully supports and invests in a strong safety culture? If these questions strike a chord, you might be interested in the Group Head of Health and Safety role in the Corby area. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead safety initiatives across various sites and make a significant impact within a leading brand in the food manufacturing space.

Responsibilities of the Group Head of Health and Safety will include:

• Leading the group Health and Safety strategy across all sites, setting clear standards and supporting site managers and general managers.
• Driving a consistent safety culture, improving behaviours and making sure each site follows the same way of working.
• Giving confident guidance to senior leaders and the board, using data and insight to show risk, performance and priorities.
• Making sure the group meets legal duties, internal policies and external audit requirements, including ISO 45001.
• Being a visible leader across all locations, overseeing major incidents, investigations and improvement plans to raise performance.

The successful Group Head of Health and Safety will have:

• Strong experience in food manufacturing and leading safety across multiple sites.
• A NEBOSH Diploma and membership of IOSH, with solid knowledge of UK legislation.
• Confidence to work with senior leaders, challenge when needed and give clear direction.
• A track record of driving cultural and behavioural change and unifying site team.
• IEMA membership and knowledge around environment and sustainability legislation is desirable.

What does the Group Head of Health and Safety role offer you?

• A senior position leading H&S across five varied sites with real influence at board level.
• A chance to shape culture, bring the group together and set a clear long‑term strategy.
• Regular time on site, strong visibility and support from the head of manufacturing.
• A salary of circa £90,000, plus a £6,000 car allowance, pension, private medical and bonus.
• Good job security in a stable, family‑focused business with strong retention.

This is a great opportunity to work for a leading food manufacturing company, leading a team of safety professionals and reporting directly senior leadership. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Ben Francis on 01923 963 611.