Group Health and Safety Manager

Pinewood Group Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Group Health and Safety Manager to champion safety across multiple sites. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a positive safety culture. You will conduct audits, manage emergency procedures, and coordinate training to enhance safety awareness. With a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for a safety-focused professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus options for additional days

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Private healthcare from Bupa

Income protection up to 75% of salary

Life assurance of 4x annual salary

Daily canteen subsidy

Two days volunteering leave annually

Invest@Work savings account

Gym and retail discounts

Free film screenings

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management within real estate or construction.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health and Safety team ensuring compliance across all UK sites.
• Conduct quality assurance activities to assess safety management systems.

Skills

NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma or NVQ Level 6

NEBOSH General Certificate

CertIOSH membership

Experience managing H&S in Real Estate and/or Construction sectors

Experience leading diverse teams

Understanding of statutory H&S requirements

Ability to implement practical safety controls

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Strong decision-making skills

Education

NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma or NVQ Level 6

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Fire and Compliance (HSFC), the Group Health and Safety Manager will lead the Health and Safety team, including apprentices, ensuring compliance with laws and fostering a positive safety culture across all UK sites.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Ensure a safe workplace environment, minimizing risks to employees, tenants, clients, contractors, and the public.
2. Monitor and review all health and safety policies, procedures, safe systems of work, and risk assessments; ensure they are adhered to, updated, and communicated effectively.
3. Ensure statutory obligations related to health, safety, and welfare at work are met, including training and reporting requirements.
4. Conduct quality assurance activities, such as inspections and audits, to assess the effectiveness of safety management systems.
5. Support productions, tenants, and internal departments to implement best practice H&S management across sites.
6. Manage emergency procedures, respond to incidents, investigate accidents, and liaise with authorities as needed.
7. Oversee the wellbeing and development of Health and Safety Advisors.
8. Coordinate health and safety training, including delivering sessions, planning toolbox talks, and collaborating with HR on e-learning modules.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma or NVQ Level 6
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• CertIOSH membership
• Experience managing H&S in Real Estate and/or Construction sectors
• Experience leading diverse teams, including mentoring
• Understanding of statutory H&S requirements and their application
• Ability to implement practical safety controls
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and attention to detail
• Strong decision-making and influencing skills
• Ability to commute between Pinewood and Shepperton Studios as needed

Desirable Criteria

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
• ISO45001 qualifications
• Experience managing H&S in compliance with HSG65 and ISO45001

Other Information

• Location: Pinewood and Shepperton Studios
• Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus up to 15%
• 25 days holiday plus options for additional days and public holidays
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution
• Private healthcare from Bupa, including cover for pre-existing conditions, dental, and optical
• Income protection up to 75% of salary
• Life assurance of 4x annual salary
• £3.20 daily canteen subsidy
• Two days volunteering leave annually
• Invest@Work savings account with Fidelity
• Additional staff perks, including gym and retail discounts, free film screenings, and staff events

Our Values

Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Pioneering, Passionate, Can-do

Closing date: 6th May 2025

Pinewood Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We invite applicants to complete our anonymous Diversity Monitoring Survey to help us develop fair policies. Please inform us in your cover letter if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.