Health & Safety Leader — Build a Ground‑Up Framework

Cheryl's Cookies; Wentworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known manufacturing business in South Yorkshire is seeking a Health and Safety Manager. This role focuses on designing and implementing a comprehensive H&S management system while ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Successful candidates will have proven experience in H&S leadership, especially in manufacturing, along with a NEBOSH Diploma. This is a unique opportunity to lead change and foster a proactive safety culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven track record of building or improving H&S frameworks.
• Ability to work without a fully formed blueprint and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing the Health & Safety management system.
• Leading risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ensuring compliance with UK H&S legislation.
• Embedding a proactive safety culture.
• Investigating incidents and driving corrective actions.
• Delivering training and coaching to teams.
• Preparing for audits and inspections.

Skills

Proven experience in Health & Safety leadership

Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Confidence to influence change

Ability to balance compliance with operational realities

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

A well-known manufacturing business in South Yorkshire is seeking a Health and Safety Manager. This role focuses on designing and implementing a comprehensive H&S management system while ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Successful candidates will have proven experience in H&S leadership, especially in manufacturing, along with a NEBOSH Diploma. This is a unique opportunity to lead change and foster a proactive safety culture within the organization.