Head of Health & Safety / Compliance

Permanent Futures Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Head of Health & Safety / Compliance Manager to join their team. This pivotal role focuses on driving a positive safety culture, managing ISO accreditation processes, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in health and safety management within manufacturing. This position offers significant opportunities for career development and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety / Compliance role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO accreditation processes (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Exceptional communication skills to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and compliance strategies across the business.
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU legislation and company policies.
• Manage and maintain ISO accreditations.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

ISO Accreditation Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Chartered membership with IOSH or IEMA

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Health & Safety / Compliance Manager to join our leadership team at a well-known manufacturing business. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining our ISO accreditation standards.

The successful candidate will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on operator, capable of influencing at all levels of the business while also engaging directly with employees, customers, and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of health, safety, and compliance strategies across the business.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK/EU legislation, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Manage and maintain ISO accreditations (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), ensuring audits are well-prepared and successfully delivered.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Develop and deliver effective training programmes to enhance safety awareness across the workforce.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and share learnings to prevent reoccurrence.
• Work closely with senior leadership to integrate safety and compliance into operational excellence initiatives.
• Act as the key point of contact for customers, regulators, and external auditors on health, safety, and compliance matters.
• Provide clear, timely reporting to the leadership team on performance metrics and compliance risks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety / Compliance role within manufacturing or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO accreditation processes (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent).
• Chartered membership (or working towards) with IOSH, IEMA, or other relevant professional body.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and engage at all levels internally and externally.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong, positive relationships.
• Dynamic, proactive, and adaptable approach able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

This is a genuinely great business who are known for their culture and development opportunities within. If this sounds like you, click apply now.