Health & Safety Manager

Assured Safety Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Health and Safety recruitment company is looking for a dynamic Health & Safety Manager to lead initiatives across various UK and international sites. The role demands significant experience in multifaceted safety environments, expert knowledge of regulations such as CDM 2015, and exceptional leadership skills. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and ideally pursue a NEBOSH Diploma. This position offers a unique opportunity for impactful leadership in health and safety management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, multi-site or multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Sound understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, including CDM 2015.
• Ability to obtain and maintain high-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety initiatives at corporate and operational levels.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Support safety assurance in complex international projects.
• Act as a key advisor on safety management and risk strategies.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.

Skills

Significant experience in a Health & Safety role

Strong auditing skills

Risk assessment skills

Effective communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent advanced qualification)

Job description

Assured Safety Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well–established public sector organisation based in Milton Keynes, as they strengthen their Health & Safety function. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a multifaceted and highly secure environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you will lead and coordinate a broad range of safety–related activities across multiple UK and international sites. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert support and strategic input across the organisation, including to project teams, contractors, and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety initiatives at corporate and operational levels, ensuring robust safety practices across diverse departments and locations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and practical applicability to varied operational contexts.
• Conduct audits and inspections to evaluate compliance, and deliver recommendations for risk reduction and performance improvement.
• Support safety assurance in complex international projects and during bid processes, contributing to the safe design and delivery of services.
• Act as a key advisor to leadership and contractors, offering clear and practical guidance on daily safety management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Take a lead role in ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations through all phases of project design and construction.
• Provide expert oversight of safety protocols in engineering, estates, and logistics operations.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams, Trade Union safety representatives, and other key health & safety personnel.
• Engage and coordinate with regional management and construction contractors to promote consistent and effective risk management across all sites.

About You

We are looking for someone who thrives in complex environments and can bring proactive leadership to a multi–disciplinary safety role. You will be a skilled communicator, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in a Health & Safety role within a complex, multi–site or multi–disciplinary organisation.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Working towards or already holding a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent advanced qualification).
• Sound understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, including CDM 2015.
• Strong auditing, risk assessment, and policy development skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain high–level security clearance (UK Citizens only).

Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Health and Safety industry including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director, and HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions.

Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 14 days if your application has been successful for the role. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities.