Health and Safety Officer

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company in Sunderland seeks a Health and Safety Manager to oversee safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and safeguarding projects. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and extensive experience in regulated environments. You will lead safety culture and mentoring while producing actionable reports for senior leadership. This is a full-time role with opportunities for career progression within the growing cannabis sector.

Benefits

Real autonomy and ownership from day one

Clear routes for development and progression

Supportive team and culture

Qualifications

• Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Has solid Health and Safety experience in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Knows UK safety legislation, COSHH, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and own H&S outcomes.
• Carry out regular inspections and equipment checks.
• Produce actionable reports and influence at all levels.

Skills

Health and Safety experience

Knowledge of UK safety legislation

Communication skills

Confidence and leadership

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Specialism: Health and Safety | Regulated Environments
Type: Full time | Weekday Hours
Progression: Real scope to shape culture and grow your career
Location: Sunderland, On-site
Hours: 40 hours per week

What You'll Be Doing

You\'ll be responsible for all things Health and Safety across our sites blending strategic oversight with on the ground action. You\'ll shape policies embed culture and make sure our people and projects are protected.

• Leading safety initiatives and owning site wide H&S outcomes
• Carrying out regular site inspections investigations and equipment checks
• Managing COSHH and ensuring safe handling of hazardous substances
• Keeping us audit ready with up to date risk assessments policies and procedures
• Coordinating training fire drills emergency planning and safety inductions
• Monitoring fire alarms emergency lighting and legionella controls
• Managing contractor safety permits and documentation
• Producing reports KPIs and real world insights for senior leadership
• Championing a zero harm culture and mentoring teams at all levels

What We're Looking For

This role calls for someone confident hands on and comfortable taking the lead. You\'ll need to be calm under pressure clear in your communication and committed to raising the bar. We\'re looking for someone who:

• Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential)
• Has solid H&S experience in manufacturing pharmaceutical or regulated environments
• Knows their way around UK safety legislation COSHH and real world compliance
• Can produce actionable reports and influence at every level
• Is comfortable working independently and owning safety outcomes
• Has practical experience with safety tasks and equipment
• Ideally understands GMP and working with controlled drugs

Bonus points for:

• Experience with ISO management systems (9001 14001 45001)
• Previous work with GMP controlled substances or distance selling pharmacies
• A proven track record in shifting safety culture and leading change

Why Join Us?

Because here you won\'t just keep things safe you\'ll help shape how safety works. We\'re a fast growing business in a cutting edge sector and we\'re serious about doing things right. That means investing in the best people and giving them the tools space and trust to thrive.

• Real autonomy and ownership from day one
• Clear routes for development and progression
• A chance to lead safety in a genuinely innovative company
• Sociable working hours
• A supportive team and culture that values proactive thinkers and doers

At Curaleaf International, we\'re not just participating in the cannabis industry - we\'re leading it. Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. It has a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain with a distribution network across Europe, Canada and Australasia. Curaleaf International\'s network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada. Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence
Our Mission: To be the world\'s leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values: Lead & Inspire Commit to Win Driven to Deliver Excellence Customer Obsession One Curaleaf

Ready to Own Safety in a Role That\'s Anything but Standard? Then we want to hear from you. Apply now and let\'s build something safer smarter and more exciting together

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high interest