Group Health and Safety Manager

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

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Group Health & Safety Manager

Are you a strategic Health & Safety leader ready to make a real impact? We’re partnering with a privately owned, market-leading food manufacturing business with a truly global reach. As the company continues to invest heavily in its operations, we're now looking to appoint a Group Health & Safety Manager to shape and drive a long-term H&S strategy across the organisation.

Role

Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will:

• Lead the 5-year health & safety development plan, supporting continued investment across multiple UK sites
• Develop and implement consistent H&S standards, culture, and compliance across the group
• Work cross-functionally with site teams and senior leadership to ensure continuous improvement and risk mitigation
• Manage H&S across multiple UK manufacturing sites, with a base location in West Yorkshire

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multi-site H&S operations
• A strategic mindset with the ability to implement group-wide initiatives

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing business at a pivotal point in its growth journey. If you're looking to leave a lasting legacy in a company that values health, safety, and people – we’d love to hear from you.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Production

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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