Health and Safety Manager

Irwin and Colton; Watton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Irwin and Colton in Watton, Norfolk, is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee ~40 farming operations across Norfolk. This hands-on role partners with farm managers and senior leadership to drive compliance, strengthen safety culture, and deliver continuous improvement.

You will lead policy implementation, conduct audits and risk assessments, oversee investigations, and develop a Health and Safety Coordinator. Travel between sites is required, with NEBOSH qualification as a minimum.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum.
• Experience in agriculture, food production, or a similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety policies across ~40 farming operations.
• Partner with farm managers and operational teams to promote a positive safety culture.
• Conduct site audits, risk assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and standards.
• Lead accident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and develop a Health and Safety Coordinator to support group initiatives.

Skills

Coaching & guidance

Audits & inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Manager | £45,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance + Benefits | Watton, Norfolk

Are you a Health and Safety professional looking to take the next step in your career within a growing agricultural and food production business? Do you enjoy working closely with operational teams, improving safety standards and making a real difference across multiple sites?

We are recruiting for a leading food and agricultural organisation seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee approximately 40 farming operations across Norfolk. This is a varied, hands-on role, working closely with farm managers and senior leadership to drive compliance, strengthen safety culture and deliver continuous improvement.

The successful Health and Safety Manager will:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures and management systems across multiple farming operations.
• Partner with farm managers and operational teams to promote a positive safety culture through coaching, engagement and practical guidance.
• Conduct site audits, risk assessments and inspections, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Lead accident investigations, identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage and develop a Health and Safety Coordinator, supporting the delivery of wider group H&S initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a Health and Safety Advisor or Manager role within agriculture, food production, manufacturing or a similarly operational environment.
• A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification as a minimum.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, with experience in risk assessments, audits and accident investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• A practical, hands-on approach, with the flexibility to travel regularly between farming locations.

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.

Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.