Health And Safety Manager

Hudson Shribman; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Shribman is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead HSE across a high-hazard South East manufacturing site. The role requires strong knowledge of COMAH, process safety, and regulatory compliance, with leadership over the HSE team and coordination with site leadership.

You will drive improvements to reduce injuries, manage critical controls, and lead training and emergency response activities as required. Occasional site travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety leadership in chemical/high-hazard manufacturing.
• Upper Tier COMAH site experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Permit to Work, COSHH, Risk Assessment, CDM, and MOC.
• Solid understanding of process safety.
• Experience leading investigations into accidents and incidents.
• Emergency response and Incidents Controller experience.
• Developing and delivering Health & Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site's Health & Safety management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Upper Tier COMAH Regulations and UK legislation.
• Provide expert H&S advice to site leadership.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce injuries and risks.
• Lead and develop the H&S team.
• Oversee induction, contractor management, and drills.
• Audit critical controls like Permit to Work.
• Lead accident/incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor health & safety metrics and report findings.
• Support emergency response activities and act as Incident Controller when required.
• Liaise with external regulators and authorities as needed.
• Support Group SHE audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered IOSH status or in progress

Job description

Health and Safety Manager- South East c£70k

South ABJ6781

PERM

As Health & Safety (H&S) Manager you will join an established manufacturing organisation to take a leading role in managing Health & Safety across a complex, high-hazard manufacturing site in the south east.

The site operates under Upper Tier COMAH regulations, making this a key position for an experienced Health & Safety (SHE) professional with strong knowledge of process safety, regulatory compliance and high-hazard manufacturing environments.

As HSE Manager you will work closely with the Site Manager and wider leadership team, you will provide visible, practical Health & Safety leadership while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site's Health & Safety (SGE, HSE, SHEQ) management systems.
• Support site leadership in maintaining compliance with Upper Tier COMAH Regulations and UK legislation.
• Provide expert Health & Safety advice to the site leadership team.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce workplace injuries, incidents and exposure risks.
• Lead and develop the site Health & Safety team.
• Manage key site processes including induction, contractor management and emergency response drills.
• Audit critical control systems, including Permit to Work, and ensure any deficiencies are addressed.
• Lead investigations into accidents, injuries and incidents and oversee corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes.
• Support emergency response activities and act as an Incident Controller when required.
• Monitor and report key Health & Safety performance metrics.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities when required.
• Support wider Group SHE activities, including audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong, proactive and visible Health & Safety culture across the site.

Qualifications and Experience

• Health & Safety leadership experience within chemical, process or another high-hazard manufacturing environment e.g. Experience within industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, polymers, coatings, energy, waste processing or other COMAH-regulated environments would be highly relevant.
• Previous experience working on an Upper Tier COMAH site.
• Strong practical knowledge of Permit to Work, COSHH, Risk Assessment, CDM and Management of Change (MOC).
• A strong understanding of process safety.
• Practical experience within the chemical sector, ideally involving hazardous chemical processing.
• Experience leading accident, incident and investigation processes.
• Experience of emergency response and training as an Incident Controller.
• Experience developing and delivering Health & Safety training.
• Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and established Health & Safety management systems.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.
• Chartered IOSH membership, or evidence of working towards Chartered status.
• Relevant experience within a high-hazard, process or chemical manufacturing environment.
• A practical, visible and hands-on leadership style.
• Flexibility to work extended days when required to support planned plant maintenance events.
• Occasional travel to other company sites to support audits and wider Group SHE activities.
• Commitment to maintaining regulatory, company and ISO standards.