H&S Manager

Adecco; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and foster a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in health and safety management across relevant sectors and a degree in Occupational Health & Safety. This position offers the opportunity to lead safety initiatives and improve workplace safety measures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety management role.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, logistics, or healthcare preferred.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of health and safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation

Leadership and change management

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Coaching and mentoring

Managing high-risk environments

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

Professional health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, NVQ Level 5)

Job description

Job Title: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Ulverston

About Us:

Our client is dedicated to creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to lead our health, safety, and environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organisation.

Purpose of the Role:

The Health and Safety Manager will develop, implement, and maintain robust health, safety, and environmental (HSE) systems. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, adhering to industry best practises, and promoting a proactive safety culture that enhances employee well‑being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's health and safety strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Act as the subject matter expert for HSE matters, providing advice to senior management on compliance, risks, and improvements.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in health and safety practises.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across sites to identify, control, and monitor hazards.
• Manage accident/incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Liaise with external regulators, auditors, and stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance awareness and competency among managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Ensure induction programmes incorporate appropriate health and safety content.
• Act as a visible advocate for safe working practises across all levels of the organisation.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain accurate health and safety records, metrics, and dashboards.
• Report performance trends, incidents, and progress to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and lead initiatives to reduce risks and enhance workplace safety.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and oversee emergency response plans, business continuity, and crisis management procedures.
• Conduct drills and training exercises to ensure readiness.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practises.
• Proven ability to lead change and foster a positive safety culture.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff at all levels.
• Confidence in managing complex and high‑risk environments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety management role within manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare, or a relevant sector.
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline (preferred).
• Professional health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent).
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IOSH Chartered Member or working towards).
• Demonstrable experience in managing audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Track record of developing and implementing safety improvement initiatives with measurable results.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Compliance audit scores.
• Reduction in accident/incident frequency and severity rates.
• Timeliness and effectiveness of incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Employee engagement and participation in health and safety initiatives.
• Delivery of mandatory training and competence programmes.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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