Health & Safety Manager

NTER TALENT; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the design and implementation of health & safety management systems across various locations. You will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, and continuously improving safety practices. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Health & Safety or a NEBOSH Diploma, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative, people-focused culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma (minimum), or working towards completion.
• Proven experience managing health & safety in a wholesale, retail, or multi-site environment.
• Track record of managing systems to OHSAS 18001 standards (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with legislation.
• Champion health & safety best practice across all sites.
• Manage accident and incident reporting, ensuring thorough investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits

Location: Oxfordshire

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating a workplace where colleagues can grow, thrive, and feel safe. We are now seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our occupational health & safety management system across retail stores, depots, and office locations.

This is a pivotal role for a proactive professional who can combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and embedding a strong safety culture across the organisation.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) in line with legislation.
• Champion health & safety best practice across all sites, ensuring systems of work are robust and effective.
• Manage accident and incident reporting, ensuring investigations are thorough and corrective actions completed.
• Partner with property and facilities teams to oversee statutory testing, preventive maintenance, and audits.
• Lead site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with the audit calendar and legislative requirements.
• Support HR and training teams in the design and delivery of health & safety training programmes.
• Monitor KPIs, risk assessments, and claims data, producing monthly reports and driving continuous improvement.
• Implement awareness campaigns and clear communication to embed health & safety across all stakeholders.
• Manage insurance claims and introduce processes to mitigate risk exposure.

💡 What we're looking for

• Degree in Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma (minimum), or working towards completion.
• Proven experience managing health & safety in a wholesale, retail, or multi‑site environment.
• Track record of managing systems to OHSAS 18001 standards (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong planning, organisation, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, make key decisions, and balance workload effectively.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and a pragmatic approach to risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Desirable

• Recognised training qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling Instructor, Fire Safety).
• Membership of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health).

🎁 What you'll get

• £55,000 - £60,000 and benefits package.
• Hybrid working with flexibility across office and site locations.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications.
• A collaborative, people‑focused culture where safety and wellbeing are prioritised.

🚀 Why this role?

This is a chance to make a tangible impact by shaping health & safety standards across a diverse, multi‑site business. You'll be empowered to lead change, influence culture, and ensure colleagues can thrive in a safe, supportive environment.