Health & Safety Manager

Mac Recruit Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mac Recruit Group is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the H&S function across UK and European operations from Glasgow. Regular UK travel and involvement in European activities are expected, with a strong emphasis on strategy, compliance and performance improvement.

You will work closely with Directors and operational teams to develop policies, lead audits, investigations and training to raise safety standards across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant H&S experience in multi-site or complex operations.
• Experience developing and implementing H&S strategies, policies and management systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation (CDM, RIDDOR, fire safety).
• Auditing experience with lead-auditor capability; ISO 45001 desirably.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the organisation's H&S strategy, policies, procedures and management systems.
• Develop and implement H&S objectives, driving continuous improvement across the business.
• Provide expert health and safety advice to Directors, senior management and operational teams.
• Oversee compliance across multiple locations, including internal audits, risk assessments and assurance activities.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting and corrective actions.
• Manage workplace risks, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, working at height and contractor activities.
• Monitor third-party contractors and external service providers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Identify training requirements and develop H&S awareness and competence across the organisation.
• Produce H&S performance reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support European operations, coordinating with local specialists where required and ensuring legislative compliance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent

CMIOSH or Graduate IOSH membership

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Travel: UK & European Remit

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established international organisation seeking an experienced and commercially minded Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of its health and safety function across UK and European operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior H&S professional looking to take on a business-wide leadership position, with responsibility for developing strategy, driving compliance and improving health and safety standards across multiple locations.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on operational involvement, working closely with Directors, senior management and operational teams.

Based preferably in Glasgow, the position involves regular UK travel and some involvement in European operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the organisation's H&S strategy, policies, procedures and management systems.
• Develop and implement H&S objectives, driving continuous improvement across the business.
• Provide expert health and safety advice to Directors, senior management and operational teams.
• Oversee compliance across multiple locations, including internal audits, risk assessments and assurance activities.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting and corrective actions.
• Manage workplace risks, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, working at height and contractor activities.
• Monitor third-party contractors and external service providers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Identify training requirements and develop H&S awareness and competence across the organisation.
• Produce H&S performance reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support European operations, coordinating with local specialists where required and ensuring legislative compliance.

Requirements

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• CMIOSH, or Graduate IOSH membership working towards chartership.
• Significant H&S experience within a multi-site or complex operational environment.
• Proven experience developing and implementing H&S strategies, policies and management systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations, RIDDOR and fire safety.
• Experience conducting audits, managing compliance programmes and leading incident investigations.
• Recognised auditing qualification or demonstrable lead-auditor experience, ideally ISO 45001.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience supporting European operations, ISO 14001 management systems or additional fire safety/environmental qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of an organisation-wide health and safety function, working directly with senior leadership and influencing H&S standards across UK and European operations.

The position offers a varied mix of strategic and operational responsibilities, considerable autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the organisation's safety culture.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, dependent on experience.