Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of environmental services seeks a Health & Safety Manager to lead health, safety, environment, and quality across operations in Coventry and other sites. This full-time role involves developing a management system and ensuring compliance with SHEQ legislation, with a salary of £45,000 – £50,000 plus benefits including a company vehicle and flexible working options.

Benefits

32 days’ holiday

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Credible SHEQ leader with strategic vision and operational capability.
• Experience in high-risk sectors like environmental services, utilities, or construction.
• Track record of improving SHEQ performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Group SHEQ strategy aligned with goals.
• Design a unified management system across all business units.
• Ensure compliance with UK SHEQ legislation.

Skills

NEBOSH General

Senior SHEQ leadership

UK legislation knowledge

Management systems implementation

Leadership and influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager | Coventry (ad hoc UK-wide travel) | £45,000 – £50,000 + Company Vehicle | Full-time, permanent

About the Organisation

We are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing UK provider of environmental services. They are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead health, safety, environment and quality across a portfolio of operational businesses. With multiple sites and recent acquisitions expanding the Group’s national reach, this role will support consistency, compliance and performance at scale. Operating in a high-risk, mobile and field-based environment, the organisation values proactive safety leadership, quality assurance and cultural alignment.

The Role

This is a strategic and operational leadership position. As Health & Safety Manager, you’ll develop and embed a Group-wide management system and lead best practice across all sites. The role involves direct engagement with site teams and senior leadership, ensuring robust compliance and a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Group SHEQ strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Design and roll out a unified management system across all business units
• Ensure compliance with UK SHEQ legislation and maintain external accreditations (e.g. ISO, NHSS, Constructionline)
• Lead audits, reporting and continuous improvement processes
• Act as the Board’s key advisor on SHEQ risk, performance and opportunities
• Support and coach operational teams on safe, compliant working practices
• Manage incident investigations, regulatory engagement and client requirements
• Contribute to tender responses and assurance activities

Candidate Profile

We’re seeking a credible SHEQ leader with both strategic vision and operational capability. NEBOSH General (essential).

• NEBOSH Diploma (advantageous)
• Senior SHEQ leadership in high-risk sectors such as environmental services, utilities, infrastructure or construction
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, standards and accreditation frameworks
• Experience implementing management systems across multiple sites
• Confident communicator with excellent leadership and influencing skills
• Track record of improving SHEQ performance and driving cultural change

What’s on Offer

• Salary £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• 32 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Company Vehicle
• Pension scheme, discretionary bonus and employee benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A high-impact leadership role within a progressive, growing organisation