Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Manager in Exeter to ensure that health and safety management systems are aligned with best practices and effectively control risks. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH diploma and demonstrate strong communication and self-management skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including private medical insurance and a flexible working model.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Volunteering days

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma required.
• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM with up-to-date CPD.
• Strong self-management skills for high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise health and safety management systems.
• Develop and manage internal audit processes for compliance.
• Oversee supplier audits for high-risk suppliers.

Skills

NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma

Membership of IOSH or IIRSM

Strong communication and influencing skills

Effective team player

Self-management skills

Education

Environmental training/qualification

IRCA-accredited OH&S lead auditor training

Job description

Job Description

Role: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Exeter

Duration: Permanent

Business Unit: Water

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Package: Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)

Benefits: Car allowance, 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days), private medical insurance (self and family options), life assurance, defined contribution pension scheme (matched up to 8%), 2 days volunteering, flexible and agile working (dependent on role), Employee Assistance Programme, professional membership fees, flexible benefits scheme including critical illness insurance (with partner option), dental insurance, travel insurance, bike-to-work scheme, retail vouchers, payroll giving, activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Role Summary: You will be responsible for ensuring health and safety management systems and arrangements are aligned with best practices. You will provide assurance that these systems are applied consistently across the business to effectively control risks associated with activities within the business unit.

Responsibilities:

1. Health & Safety Management Systems & Processes: Review, revise, and publish health and safety management systems and forms to meet policy commitments and legal obligations. Respond to feedback, coordinate with external system providers (e.g., Sypol, Cardinus), and lead the development of new systems and initiatives.
2. Internal Compliance: Develop and manage internal audit processes to ensure all business units and joint ventures comply with health and safety policies and legal requirements. Manage audits, produce reports, and monitor NCRs.
3. External Compliance: Develop and oversee supplier audits for high-risk and other suppliers, liaising with procurement and suppliers. Investigate opportunities for income generation through these activities. Produce monthly reports on supplier audit performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma
• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM with up-to-date CPD
• IRCA-accredited OH&S lead and internal auditor training, certified by IRCA
• Environmental training/qualification (desirable)
• Membership of IEMA (desirable)
• Enthusiastic about promoting high health & safety standards
• Effective team player and independent worker
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Self-management skills for high-quality output

Please apply by sending your CV or contact Donna at our Birmingham office for more information.

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