Health & Safety Manager

Kenton Black Ltd; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home fragrances is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to develop and implement HSE systems at their Cumbrian HQ. This role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, promoting a proactive safety culture, and leading training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ experience and relevant health and safety qualifications. A competitive salary of £45-50,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Full corporate benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety management role.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Proven ability to foster a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Act as a subject matter expert for HSE matters.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Compliance expertise

Communication skills

Training and development

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Membership of IOSH or IIRSM

Job description

2025-10-07

Contact Name: Liam Flowers

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Description

Are you an engaging Health and Safety professional looking for their next opportunity? I’ve partnered with market leader in home fragrances, looking for a H&S manager to lead HSE across their Cumbrian HQ, taking in a range of manufacturing and production techniques. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust health, safety, and environmental (HSE) systems across the organisation, whilst fostering a proactive safety culture that minimizes risk and promotes employee well-being.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of the organisation’s health and safety strategy, policies, and procedures
• Acting as the subject matter expert for HSE matters, advising senior management on compliance, risks, and improvements
• Promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and standards
• Conducting audits and inspections across sites to identify, control and monitor
• Managing accident/incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
• Liaising with external regulators, auditors, and stakeholders on compliance matters
• Developing and delivering training programs to managers, supervisors, and employees to raise awareness and competency
• Reporting performance trends, incidents, and progressing to senior leadership
• Identifying opportunities for improvements and lead initiatives to reduce risks and enhance workplace safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety management role within a relevant sector, such as manufacturing and production, process engineering, construction
• Professional health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent)
• Membership of a recognized professional body such as IOSH or IIRSM
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and best practices
• Proven ability to lead change and foster a positive safety culture with excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff at all levels

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader with a boutique, ‘family’ feel, creating a positive culture. An exciting time to join during a period of growth, you can become an integral part of a successful operation. You will earn between £45-50,000 plus a full corporate benefits package.