Health and Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in natural scenery to the film and events industries is seeking a Health and Safety Manager in Slough. This newly created role will involve developing and leading health and safety functions across diverse operations, working closely with management to enhance safety practices. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Health and Safety industry with various risk profiles.
• Excellent skills in engaging stakeholders.
• A self-starter capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety policies across all operations.
• Improve health and safety procedures on internal and customer sites.
• Investigate incidents and report on health and safety performance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Relevant IOSH membership

Job description

Health and Safety Manager
Location: Slough
Salary: Circa £55,000

Irwin and Colton have recently engaged with one of the UK's leading natural scenery and greenery suppliers to the film, television, and events industries who are looking to bring onboard a Health and Safety Manager to lead the organisation. The role will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with the project management team day to day.

This newly created role offers a great opportunity to build and lead the health and safety function across a diverse operation; from horticulture and workshops to warehousing and distribution. You'll work closely with the senior leadership team to implement and continuously improve safety practices in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager include:

• Working closely on improving health and safety policies and procedures across both the internal site and customer sites.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures across all operational areas
• Reviewing health and safety performance, accurately reporting, and investigating incidents and near misses
• Collaborate with management to embed health and safety across day-to-day operations

The successful Health and Safety Manager will have:

• Proven experience within the Health and Safety industry, ideally responsible across an environment with various risk profiles
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience engaging key internal and external stakeholders
• A NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) and relevant IOSH membership

This position will require a self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a wider team, lead with example and hit the ground running. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Madeline Underwood on [phone] or apply here.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health, and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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