Health & Safety Manager

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join the Birmingham team and drive excellent safety standards across the site. You will lead the development and embedding of health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and influencing senior stakeholders to shape a proactive safety culture.

You will hold a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification and be actively working towards CMIOSH, with proven experience in HSE management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma).
• Active progression towards Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Proven experience in health and safety management or senior advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and systems.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments for compliance.
• Provide expert HSE advice to operational teams and senior management.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the organisation.
• Monitor safety performance and produce actionable reports for leadership.
• Support development and delivery of safety training and awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed safety in daily operations.

Skills

Health & Safety

Audits

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Level 6 Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Health & Safety Manager - Birmingham - £65,000

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you hold a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification and are you working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH? If you're looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, take ownership of health and safety standards and play a key role in shaping a positive safety culture, this could be the ideal move for you. My client is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team in Birmingham. You will have the opportunity to drive health and safety performance, influence senior stakeholders and ensure the highest standards of compliance are maintained across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Providing expert health and safety advice and guidance to operational teams and senior management.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.
• Monitoring health and safety performance, producing reports and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the development and delivery of health and safety training and awareness initiatives.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure health and safety is embedded in everyday operations.

What You'll Need

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, such as the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent.
• To be actively working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Proven experience in a health and safety management or senior advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing health and safety risks.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's In It For You?

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to take ownership of health and safety performance and drive meaningful improvements.
• Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key business decisions.
• A challenging and varied role with genuine responsibility.
• The opportunity to continue your professional development and progress towards Chartered IOSH status.
• A permanent position based in Birmingham with the opportunity to build a long-term career.