Head of Health & Safety

Talent Rockit; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to oversee HSE strategy across UK sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, supporting site managers, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and proven leadership in health and safety. The position offers a salary of £60-£65,000 plus a car allowance. Regular travel to Southern manufacturing sites is expected.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing HSE strategies in manufacturing.
• Ability to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Capable of leading and supporting site Health & Safety Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HSE strategy across all UK sites.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguard employee well-being.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and operational excellence.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Health and Safety compliance

Leadership skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Job description

Head of Health & Safety (Group Health & Safety Manager)

Location: Kent, London, South East (regular travel to Southern manufacturing sites)

Salary: £60-£65,000 plus car allowance

It's rare to find a role that is such a key part of a manufacturing business with multisite management responsibility.

The Need:

We're looking for a manufacturing experienced Senior Health & Safety Manager or Head of HSE to join a large manufacturing Group, based in the South East, responsible for all UK site HSE.

The Role:

You will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Groups Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) strategy across all UK manufacturing sites and play a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding employee well-being, and embedding a proactive safety culture throughout the business.

You will become a key member of the senior leadership team, working hand in hand with site Operational and Group leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and operational excellence. You will be responsible for 2 site Health & Safety Managers, supporting them in their day to day duties.

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