H&S Manager

SJR Partners; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in the West Midlands is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager. In this role, you will lead the H&S strategy, oversee compliance with legislation, and improve workplace safety and culture. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH qualification, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health & Safety management, and strong knowledge of UK regulations. The role offers a chance to make a real impact in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health & Safety management.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience leading investigations and conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health & Safety matters across multiple sites.
• Lead investigations into accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate H&S records and management reports.
• Design and deliver H&S training to employees.
• Conduct risk and COSHH assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Accident investigations

Risk assessments

Training delivery

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma

IOSH Managing Safely qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a dynamic organisation in the West Midlands. You'll be responsible for embedding a safety‑first culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. Reporting to senior management and acting as a key member of the leadership team, you'll lead on H&S strategy, accident investigations, environmental impact reduction, and compliance reporting.

What will you be doing

• Overseeing all Health & Safety matters across multiple sites, ensuring legal compliance and adherence to internal standards.
• Leading investigations into accidents and near misses, applying root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate H&S records, dashboards, and management reports, including board‑level updates.
• Designing and delivering H&S training and inductions to employees at all levels.
• Conducting risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH assessments.
• Monitoring and improving facilities and operations to meet H&S and environmental standards.
• Ensuring compliance with transport, first aid, and PPE regulations.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects with cross‑functional H&S expertise.

What will you bring to the party

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (essential).
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a Health & Safety management role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, codes of practice, and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., RIDDOR, PUWER, DSEAR).
• Experience leading accident investigations, conducting risk assessments, and delivering H&S training.
• Excellent organisational, reporting, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely qualification, experience with ISO 14001 or environmental management systems, and liaising with regulators.

If you're ready to take ownership of Health & Safety in a busy, hands‑on environment and make a real impact on workplace safety and compliance, this could be the role for you.