Health and Safety Manager

De& I; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare company is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their Aylesbury team. You will develop and maintain safety culture, ensure compliance with UK legislation, and manage H&S training. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in a similar role. The position offers flexible working, a range of benefits, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance + mental health support

Annual performance bonus

75% discount + annual product allowance

Flexible career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager role or similar.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Experience with ISO standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for all Health & Safety matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S management systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

H&S management software

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team at Medik8. Based at our Aylesbury Innovation Centre, you will be a key figure in developing and maintaining a robust safety culture across our two sites: our main office and our Manufacturing, Research & Warehousing facility.

This is a critical role that ensures the well-being of our employees, visitors, and contractors while maintaining our commitment to operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Legislation: Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all Health & Safety (H&S) matters. Ensure Medik8 is fully compliant with all relevant UK H&S legislation, including but not limited to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• Safety Management Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain the company's H&S management systems, policies, and procedures. This includes risk assessments, safe systems of work, and emergency response plans.
• Standards & Audits: Provide expert H&S support and guidance for key regulatory and quality standards, including FDA, TGA, SMETA, ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO14001 (Environmental) and ISO 22716 (Cosmetics GMP). Lead or support internal and external H&S audits to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
• Chemical Safety: Oversee the management of hazardous substances, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments and the maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Fire Safety: Act as the designated Fire Safety Manager, ensuring fire risk assessments are up-to-date, fire drills are conducted regularly, and all fire safety equipment is maintained.
• Culture & Training: Champion a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the organisation. Design, deliver, and manage mandatory H&S training for all employees, from new starter inductions to specialised training for roles in manufacturing, warehousing, and research.
• Hazard & Risk Management: Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures. Investigate all H&S incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Reporting & Metrics: Own the organisation's H&S reporting, including key performance indicators (KPIs). Regularly report on H&S metrics, trends, and compliance status to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with department heads, line managers, and employees to embed H&S into daily operations. Manage and oversee the H&S Committee, ensuring effective communication and engagement.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or similar role, preferably within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics environment.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO14001, ISO 22716, and other regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, TGA) is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate incidents and implement effective solutions.
• A proactive and methodical approach to H&S management, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Member of IOSH or similar organisations.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and H&S management software.

About Us:

Medik8 is a British, B Corp certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market.

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always.

Culture & Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible & hybrid working, private medical insurance + mental health support, employee assistance program (EAP), annual performance bonus, long service awards, 75% discount + annual product allowance, flexible career opportunities, up-skilling support + regular lunch & learns, 2 volunteering days per year, and matched charitable giving scheme.

We believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We're committed to advancing equal opportunities and we're dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.