Health & Safety Manager

WILDERNESS WAY; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children's care provider in Penrith is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the health & safety strategy across its residential sites. The ideal candidate will be NEBOSH-qualified, possess multi-site experience, and have excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people through safety management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Ongoing development

Qualifications

• NEBOSH-qualified with multi-site H&S experience.
• A confident communicator who can influence at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across Cumbria and the North East.

Responsibilities

• Leading health & safety strategy across multiple residential sites.
• Delivering audits, investigations, and compliance reports.
• Designing and delivering engaging training.
• Supporting managers with risk assessments and safety planning.
• Championing a culture where safety is everyone’s business.

Skills

NEBOSH qualifications

Multi-site H&S experience

Confident communication

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Lead Safety. Protect Futures. Make a Difference.

Are you ready to lead safety with purpose? At Wilderness Way, we don’t just provide care — we transform lives. As a leading provider of specialist residential care for children, we’re on a mission to create safe, nurturing environments where young people can heal, grow, and thrive. Now, we’re looking for a Health & Safety Manager who shares our passion and wants to make a real difference.

Why This Role Matters

This isn’t your average H&S job. You’ll be at the heart of a high-impact, high-compliance environment where your expertise will directly protect and empower both our staff and the children in our care. From shaping policy to leading audits, training teams, and embedding a proactive safety culture — you’ll be the driving force behind our commitment to excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading our health & safety strategy across multiple residential sites


• Delivering audits, investigations, and compliance reports that drive real change


• Designing and delivering engaging training that sticks


• Supporting managers with risk assessments and safety planning


• Championing a culture where safety is everyone’s business

What You’ll Bring

• NEBOSH-qualified with multi-site H&S experience


• A confident communicator who can influence at all levels


• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement


• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across Cumbria and the North East

Why Join Wilderness Way?

• Be part of a values-led organisation making a lasting impact


• Work alongside passionate, supportive professionals


• Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and ongoing development


• Make a difference every single day

Ready to lead safety with purpose? Apply now and help us build safer futures for children across the UK.

All roles at WW are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, and online/social media screening. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.