Group Health & Safety Manager

Dignity PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead their safety function. This pivotal role involves overseeing health and safety management across multiple sites, developing tailored safety policies, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach, ensuring compliance while prioritizing employee wellbeing. With a competitive salary and benefits, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in an organization that values safety, compassion, and integrity.

Benefits

Company Car Allowance

BUPA Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Up to 10% company bonus

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in health and safety roles with multi-site management.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health and safety across all sites, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Prevention

Training Delivery

Leadership Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NVQ Level 5/6

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Manager
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid flexible, 3 days office, 2 from home)
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Company Car Allowance
At Dignity Funerals, we honour lives with care, compassion, and integrity. That care begins with our own people. We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead our safety function and uphold our high standards across all sites. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering a workplace where safety is not just a requirement, but a deeply held value.
About the Role
In this senior leadership position, you will oversee all aspects of health and safety management across our organisation. You will be instrumental in developing tailored safety policies, leading a team of professionals, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to operational safety.
Your focus will not only be on compliance, but on cultivating a proactive, engaged safety culture—one that prioritises the wellbeing of every employee and ensures our teams are empowered to work safely every day.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage health and safety across all sites, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
Develop and implement site-specific safety policies and procedures.
Provide leadership and mentorship to Regional Health & Safety Officers and support the H&S Training Manager.
Conduct inspections, audits, and investigations; drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to address safety concerns.
Deliver effective training initiatives to build safety capability across the organisation.
Use data and insight to identify trends, reduce risk, and support strategic safety improvements.

What we're looking for:

Demonstrated experience in health and safety roles, including multi-site management and team leadership.
Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment, incident prevention, and compliance.
Hands-on experience with training delivery and topics such as working at height, fire safety, manual handling, COSHH, and driver safety.
NEBOSH Diploma (essential); NVQ Level 5/6 or IOSH/IIRSM memberships advantageous.
Confident communicator with excellent leadership, coaching, and influencing skills.
Organised, detail-oriented, and data-literate, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to build and embed a strong safety culture across diverse teams.

At Dignity, we’re proud to support not just the communities we serve, but also the people who make that possible. If you are ready to make a difference in an organisation that truly values safety, compassion, and integrity, we would love to hear from you.
What you get from us:

Annual salary of £60,000 per annum.
£4,500 Annual Car Allowance.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
BUPA Private Healthcare.
Pension Scheme.
X2 Life Assurance.
Up to 10% company bonus.
Access to our internal

Apply Today!
Join us in delivering meaningful and high-quality services while driving innovation and growth. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your CV and application detailing your experience and suitability for the role via the 'apply' button.
About Us
Dignity Funerals is the UK's leading provider of funeral services, dedicated to offering families exceptional care and support during one of the most challenging times in their lives. We are a trusted name in the industry, offering a range of services from traditional funerals to pre-arranged funeral plans. Our goal is to provide compassionate, professional, and personal services that cater to the unique needs of every family we serve.
FCA StatementPlease note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit& Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementOur Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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