Health & Safety Manager

Day Lewis Pharmacy; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain in Westminster seeks a proactive Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across its warehouse and retail operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with UK H&S legislation, conducting risk assessments, and reporting to senior leadership. A NEBOSH Certificate and proven experience in health and safety are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to shape safety culture across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven H&S experience in warehousing, logistics, or retail.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and HSE guidelines.
• Able to work with senior leadership in a family business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives across warehouse and retail operations.
• Deliver compliance reports to leadership.
• Conduct site visits and ensure risk assessments.

Skills

Health and Safety experience

Knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Risk assessments skills

Leadership communication

Familiarity with safety management systems

Planning and decision-making skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH National Diploma

IOSH Chartered Membership (CMIOSH)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across our warehouse and retail operations. This role is critical in driving compliance, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture across multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Board with clear, actionable insights to drive safety improvements.
• Lead the warehouse safety champion programme and chair monthly meetings.
• Deliver compliance reports to warehouse and pharmacy leadership.
• Shape and support the company\'s Health and Safety strategy.
• Provide expert H&S guidance across all levels and locations.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Lead investigations into serious incidents and accidents.
• Conduct site visits and ensure risk assessments and safe working practices are in place.
• Deliver Fire Marshall and Manual Handling training; support online training content.
• Liaise with Enforcing Authorities and escalate issues appropriately.
• Represent the company in legal matters, including court appearances.
• Manage insurance claims and liaise with insurers.
• Ensure property compliance and support facilities management on H&S matters.

Qualifications

• Proven H&S experience in warehousing, logistics, or retail.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and HSE guidelines.
• Skilled in risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communicator with leadership experience.
• Familiar with safety management systems and data analysis tools.
• Able to work with senior leadership in a family business environment.
• NEBOSH National Diploma (preferred); NEBOSH Certificate (essential).
• IOSH Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) or working towards.
• Experience managing multi-site safety operations.
• Strong planning, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Access to a car and a clean, valid driving licence is essential for visiting pharmacy sites.