Health & Safety Manager

Media Entertainment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D facility in Bristol is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance and lead safety initiatives. You will collaborate with various teams, manage internal audits, and develop safety policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in defence or manufacturing, as well as a Diploma in H&S or be working towards one. Offers include competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Company-paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Honorary staff status at the University of Bristol

Focus on wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health & Safety Manager or in a similar role.
• Willingness to undertake DV security clearance.
• Ability to work independently in satellite capacity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Lead and develop the team on H&S matters.
• Produce and present regular performance reports.
• Conduct audits & inspections and lead investigations.

Skills

Leadership in Health & Safety

Knowledge of Hazardous Materials (COSHH)

Compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Audit & Inspection

Education

Diploma in Health & Safety

Job description

NCC

Bristol based

5 days on site most weeks with flexibility as needed

Salary: £52,782 to £65,420 per annum (experience dependent) plus 12.5% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Security Clearance Required: You would be required to undergo DV level security clearance once in role.

The ability to obtain government DV security clearance is mandatory for this position. Further information regarding the security clearance application process can be found here: gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider applications from those who require sponsorship.

Summary

You’ll be a key part of the NCC’s Health & Safety team, focusing on the development, delivery, and ongoing safety management of a new facility aligned with NCC’s growth strategy. You will role model our H&S culture, managing the execution of strategy and delivery of plans in all areas of Health and Safety at NCC.

You’ll collaborate with the Estates Director and other H&S Managers to develop and embed effective systems, policies, and practices ensuring compliance with Health & Safety laws, legal requirements, and ISO Standards. Key relationships include NCC leadership, partners, external regulators, other catapult businesses, and internal customers.

Acting as an expert and partner with stakeholders, you will advise and lead the transformation of NCC’s safety culture from merely compliant to excelling.

Examples of specific activities

• Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to all Health & Safety regulations and certification requirements, including ISO 45001.
• Leadership in Health & Safety: Oversee and drive continuous improvement in practices affecting business and workshop processes.
• Producing regular performance reports.
• Team Development: Lead and develop the team.
• Conduct internal audits & inspections.
• Establish a Health & Safety Committee with key stakeholders to foster innovation while maintaining high safety standards.
• Support emergency response practices.
• Develop and review H&S policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement based on lessons learned and evolving practices.
• Lead investigations into incidents and accidents, collaborating with HR and Engineering, reporting findings, and implementing risk mitigation measures.

What we look for in your application

We prioritize candidates with backgrounds in defence, engineering, R&D, or manufacturing industries.

• Experience as a Health & Safety Manager or similar role.
• Willingness and ability to undertake DV security clearance.
• Experience in defence sector or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work independently in a satellite capacity.
• Professional qualifications, such as a Diploma in H&S or working towards one.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials (COSHH) and managing high-risk environments.

What we offer

Annual salary reviews, company-paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, a collaborative environment, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol, and a focus on wellbeing, EDI, and development. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Who are the NCC?

We bridge academia and industry, helping companies capitalize on innovations across the product lifecycle. Part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol, we evolved from the National Centre of Excellence in composite technology. We provide expertise, facilities, and collaboration to help UK innovators and industry thrive, informing strategy, policy, and investment decisions.