Group Health and Safety and Environmental Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a senior professional to lead Group Health & Safety, Insurance, and Environmental compliance. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving a strong culture of safety and compliance across the national network of sites. The ideal candidate holds a related degree and NEBOSH Diploma, with strong knowledge of health and safety legislation. This position offers a salary between £50K to £55K, a £5K car allowance, and additional perks including private healthcare and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Managerial Bonus

Profit related pay

Up to 33 days holiday

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Access to wellbeing and employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Degree in Health & Safety, science, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma is essential.
• Experience in logistics, transport, retail, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group Health & Safety strategy, policy, and compliance.
• Maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, investigations, and RIDDOR submissions.

Skills

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Leading risk assessments

Ability to influence senior leadership

Education

Degree in Health & Safety or related discipline

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

About the Company

Our key client are the largest independent logistics and supply chain business in the UK, recognised as a Sunday Times Top Track 250 company. Privately owned, financially strong, and long-established, we combine scale and stability with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Health & Safety, environmental responsibility, and ethical operations are central to how we operate, not an afterthought.

The Role

This is a senior, influential role responsible for leading Group Health & Safety, Insurance, and Environmental compliance across a national network of sites.

You will act as a trusted, independent advisor to senior leadership, setting standards, maintaining certifications, and embedding a strong safety and compliance culture across the business.

The Package

Salary £50K – £55K

Car Allowance £5K

Managerial Bonus

Profit related pay

Up to 33 days holiday

37.5 hours a week

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Access to wellbeing and employee discount schemes

Key Responsibilities

Lead Group Health & Safety strategy, policy, and compliance

Maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications

Act as subject matter expert on UK H&S legislation and best practice

Lead risk assessments, audits, investigations, and RIDDOR submissions

Manage Group insurance arrangements, renewals, and claims

Act as primary liaison with insurers and brokers

Support environmental initiatives, RoSPA Gold Awards, and EcoVadis

Deliver training, reporting, and Board-level updates

About You

Degree in Health & Safety, science, or a related discipline

NEBOSH Diploma (essential)

IOSH member (Chartered or working towards) with active CPD

Experience in logistics, transport, retail, or manufacturing

Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, audits, and investigations

Commercially minded, confident, and able to influence at senior level

Willing to travel nationally