Group Health & Safety Manager

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Health & Safety Manager based in the Midlands is sought to lead the strategy across multiple sites. The successful candidate will embed a strong safety culture, advise at all levels and ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice.

You will set objectives and KPIs, monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and manage the Health & Safety team to maintain high standards of safety and effective risk management across the business.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, compliance and audit requirements.
• Experience leading investigations, audits, risk assessments and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group Health & Safety strategy across multiple sites.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Lead Health & Safety investigations, audits and risk assessments.
• Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure safe working practices.
• Chair Health & Safety meetings and oversee action plans.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Multi-site experience

Influencing skills

Leadership & management

KPI tracking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety

Job description

Based in Moxley, this permanent, full-time post seeks a Group Health & Safety Manager to lead strategy across a Midlands business. The successful candidate will shape safety culture, advise at every level, and ensure compliance with legislation and best practice. Responsibilities include setting objectives, monitoring performance through KPIs, driving improvement at multiple sites, and managing a team. Applicants should demonstrate strong influencing skills, leadership ability, and a track record in health and safety management. The salary is £55,000 to £60,000 per annum. This role suits someone keen to embed consistent, safe working practices throughout an organisation.

My Midlands based client are looking for a Group Health & Safety Manager to join the company on a full time & permanent basis. This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who can influence at all levels, promote a positive safety culture and ensure the highest standards of compliance and best practice. You’ll be responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight of Health & Safety across all areas of the business, ensuring consistent standards, policies, procedures and safe working practices are implemented and maintained.

Duties

• Lead and develop the Group Health & Safety strategy Drive continuous improvement across multiple sites and operations Set Health & Safety standards, objectives and KPIs and monitor performance against them. Manage and develop the Health & Safety team Lead investigations, audits, risk assessments and compliance activities Partner with senior leadership, operational teams and key stakeholders Chair Health & Safety meetings and oversee action plans Build effective relationships with Directors, managers and key stakeholders. Liaise with regulators, consultants and other relevant bodies where required.

Key Skills

• Proven experience leading Health & Safety activity, preferably across multiple sites or businesses. NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety is essential. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and audit requirements. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge effectively. Experience managing and developing teams with a collaborative leadership style. Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills. Proven ability to drive improvement and deliver results. Ability to provide practical, commercially aware Health & Safety advice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.