Group Health And Safety Officer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Group Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance and safety across multiple locations. The role involves providing support and training to staff at all levels, conducting site audits, and liaising with health authorities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in health and safety legislation and practical experience in retail or distribution. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the safety and well-being of employees and customers alike. If you're passionate about promoting health and safety standards, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in health and safety.
• Experience in retail or distribution is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support, advise, and train colleagues on health and safety matters.
• Conduct approximately 70 site audits per year across various locations.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Report Writing

Training Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Health and Safety qualifications

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11.04.2025

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Group Health And Safety Officer
Splott, Cardiff

Our client is a UK-wide clothing and textile retailer with stores and distribution centres in Cardiff, Leeds, Seaham, and Carlisle, and administration centres in Warrington, Cardiff, London, and Carlisle. The Group has 11,000 employees. The successful candidate will report to the Group Company Secretary and work under the direction of the Group Health & Safety Manager, expected to be mobile and largely field-based to service the whole business as required.

The base office will be Cardiff or Warrington; however, other locations will be considered for the right candidate.

The Health & Safety Officer will provide support, advice, and training to colleagues in all areas and at all levels of the business and is expected to carry out approximately 70 site audits per year, mainly in retail stores, but also including distribution centres and office space.

This post is the first line contact with Environmental Health Officers (EHO’s), Fire Officers, and other government agencies in the Health & Safety field. There is also a requirement to carry out post-incident/accident investigations and assist with the review and creation of safe systems of work and risk assessments.

Previous experience in retail or distribution is preferable; however, other candidates will be considered.

A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience is preferred, or a person with retail or warehousing experience and the required Health and Safety qualifications.

Technical requirements: A sound knowledge and understanding of current health & safety legal requirements. The candidate should be a member of IOSH and hold the NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.

Competencies: The ability to communicate and negotiate with all levels of staff and management. A self-motivated individual with good report writing skills and a practical and commercial approach to applying Health and Safety legislation.

You need to be comfortable and competent with training others in health and safety topics and able to deliver health and safety solutions in a commercial environment.