Health & Safety Manager

Plus One Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance and foster a safe working environment at a Warwickshire site. The successful candidate will lead safety initiatives, liaise with regulatory bodies, and engage with teams to maintain high safety standards. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary, flexible working culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave increasing to 32 days

Pension scheme

Discretionary company bonuses

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience as a Health & Safety Manager.
• Proficient in conducting risk assessments.
• Highly motivated and able to operate effectively in a standalone capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety across the business, ensuring compliance.
• Act as the first point of contact for all H&S queries.
• Monitor performance through audits and inspections.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver training and oversee contractor safety.

Skills

NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate

Practical familiarity with ISO 9001

Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence teams

Experience in design, engineering, or lab environments

Job description

Overview

Are you a current Health & Safety Manager looking for your next challenge?

Would you like to be part of a globally respected business?

And are you someone with a can-do attitude and hands-on approach?

We’re looking for a proactive Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of all health and safety across the Warwickshire site. This is a standalone, hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the Board and staff at all levels to ensure a safe, compliant and positive working environment. If you’re an experienced Health & Safety Assistant or Coordinator ready to step up and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety across the business, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company policies.
• Act as the first point of contact for all H&S queries, providing clear advice to staff and managers.
• Keep policies, procedures and risk assessments up to date and aligned with legislation.
• Monitor performance through audits, inspections and KPIs, report findings to the Board.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage core safety areas including waste, fire, COSHH, machinery, first aid and DSE.
• Deliver training, inductions and awareness programmes to staff and contractors.
• Oversee contractor safety, permits to work and external audits.
• Maintain accurate safety records, documentation and compliance systems.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors and external advisors as required.

Key Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Level 3 General Certificate (or equivalent) with substantial hands-on experience as a Health & Safety Manager.
• Strong practical familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 safety requirements.
• Knowledgeable in UK health and safety legislation and proficient in conducting risk assessments.
• Excellent communicator with the capability to engage and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly motivated, autonomous, and able to operate effectively in a standalone capacity.
• Experience in design, engineering, or lab environments is highly beneficial.

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and well-being of a dynamic and multidisciplinary design campus.
• Engage with creative, cross-functional teams in an environment that blends innovation with technical excellence.
• Enjoy a culture that values flexible working, employee well-being, and a collaborative, progressive workplace.
• Join an industry-leading consultancy committed to award-winning, globally impactful design.

Additional Information

• Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm and Friday 8:30am-1:30pm.
• Competitive salary.
• 22 days annual leave increasing to 32 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary company bonuses.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)/