Health And Safety Manager

VTTI; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy company is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to enhance HSE performance across UK operations. The role involves developing safety policies, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with UK HSE legislation. Ideal candidates have a NEBOSH qualification and proven experience in managing HSE on industrial sites. This position offers a collaborative environment with flexible working patterns, making it a key role in shaping the company’s safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Health & Safety on operational or industrial sites, ideally within energy, waste, utilities, or industrial sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain company-wide Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Lead and support incident and near-miss investigations.
• Lead incident and near‑miss investigations with robust root cause analysis.
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate permit compliance and liaison with regulators and Local Authority Officers.

Skills

Proven experience managing Health & Safety on operational or industrial sites

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Self-starter mindset

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

VIDA UK is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance across our UK operations.

This is a key strategic role within a growing organisation, offering the opportunity to build and shape HSE policies, systems and culture from the ground up. You will work closely with site teams, contractors and senior management to ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation while positioning VIDA as an industry leader in safety performance and culture. The successful candidate will be hands‑on, pragmatic and confident operating independently, with the credibility to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain company-wide Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems
• Design and implement HSE performance monitoring, reporting and KPI frameworks
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Act as a key advisor to site and project teams, promoting a strong, proactive safety culture
• Lead and support incident and near‑miss investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across operational sites
• Manage ongoing compliance with environmental permit requirements, including reporting, emissions monitoring and liaison with regulators and Local Authority Officers
• Develop and embed an industry‑leading safety culture programme, ensuring safety is central to all VIDA activities
• Liaise effectively with contractors, site managers and external stakeholders to ensure safe working practices at all times

What You Bring

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Proven experience managing Health & Safety on operational or industrial sites, ideally within energy, waste, utilities or industrial sectors
• Demonstrated responsibility for environmental compliance on EA‑permitted sites
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• Self‑starter mindset with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Experience within anaerobic digestion, biogas or similar process plant environments is desirable but not essential

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 5 days per week
• Location flexible, with travel to operational sites as required

Why Join VIDA UK?

• Opportunity to shape and lead HSE from the ground up in a growing renewable energy business
• High‑impact role with strong visibility and influence across the organisation
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking environment with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement

How to Apply

Interested in joining VIDA UK as our Health & Safety Manager?

You can apply in one of the following ways:

• Via LinkedIn by submitting your application directly through this vacancy, or
• Via the VIDA Bioenergy website, by sending your CV and a short motivation letter, addressed to Shiva Ahmadi.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Farming, and Dairy Product Manufacturing