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Health & Safety Manager

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Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to enhance its safety culture at its Cardiff Head Office. The role involves developing policies, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and fostering a safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH qualification, strong communication skills, and experience in health and safety management.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable experience in a health and safety management role.
  • Background in construction, retail, logistics, or manufacturing is desirable.
  • Certifications in First Aid, Fire Safety, or Environmental Management are also beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with UK legislation and best practices.
  • Develop and implement health and safety policies.
  • Conduct risk assessments and workplace inspections.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
NEBOSH qualification
Strong communication skills
Training skills
Stakeholder engagement skills
Experience conducting audits
Experience in risk assessments
Ability to lead change
Familiarity with CDM Regulations

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma
IOSH Membership

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Cardiff Head Office (Hybrid working)

Salary: £40,000 + Car Allowance

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and enhance our organisation’s safety culture. Based at our Cardiff Head Office with flexibility for remote work and site visits, you will be responsible for developing and implementing robust health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and fostering a safe, supportive environment for all employees.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Compliance & Legislation
  • Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and HSE best practices.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and proactively implement necessary updates to policies and practices.
  1. Policy Development & Implementation
  • Create, roll out, and maintain effective health and safety policies across the organisation.
  • Communicate policies clearly and ensure alignment across all departments and sites.
  1. Risk Management & Investigation
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and workplace inspections.
  • Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; ensure reporting, corrective actions, and learning outcomes are in place.
  1. Training & Culture Building
  • Design and deliver engaging training sessions and safety briefings for staff at all levels.
  • Promote a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the company.
  1. Emergency Preparedness
  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including fire safety and first aid.
  • Organise and lead regular drills to ensure readiness across the organisation.
  1. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain accurate health and safety records, including audits, incident logs, and legal documentation.
  • Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
What We’re Looking For

Key Skills & Competencies

  • In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
  • NEBOSH qualification (essential)
  • Strong communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience conducting audits and risk assessments
  • Ability to lead change, influence behaviors, and implement improvements
  • Familiarity with CDM Regulations and safety management software

Experience & Qualifications

  • Essential:
    • NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma
    • IOSH Membership
    • Demonstrable experience in a health and safety management role
  • Desirable:
    • Background in construction, retail, logistics, or manufacturing environments
    • Certifications in First Aid, Fire Safety, or Environmental Management
Working Environment
  • Hybrid role: mix of office, home working, and on-site visits
  • Some travel required for training, audits, and meetings
  • Occasional work in high-risk environments (with appropriate PPE provided)
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