Group Head of Health and Safety

Irwin & Colton; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Group Head of Health and Safety. This senior role involves leading safety initiatives across multiple sites and working closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a strong safety culture. With a salary of circa 90,000 and a car allowance, this position offers great job security in a family-focused business.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Private medical insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading safety across multiple food manufacturing sites.
• Confidence to work with senior leaders and give clear direction.
• Solid knowledge of UK legislation on safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group Health and Safety strategy across all sites.
• Drive a consistent safety culture and oversee compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance to senior leaders utilizing data on performance.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Leadership in safety

Data analysis and insight

Cultural and behavioral change

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH membership

IEMA membership (desirable)

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?

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.