Health & Safety Manager

JD Sports Fashion; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to develop, implement and monitor H&S policies across the organisation and ongoing projects. You will maintain ISO 45001 accreditation, ensure compliance with UK legislation, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced retail and site-based environment.

Lead a team, train and support management and employees, manage CDM requirements where applicable, and promote a positive safety culture while coordinating with contractors

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Experience in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to lead H&S initiatives and promote a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing daily support on H&S matters.
• Develop, implement and maintain the H&S management system.
• Maintain ISO 45001 accreditation and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Monitor policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on dangerous goods, CDM requirements, and PUWER compliance.
• Lead training programmes and manage contractor safety assessments.

Skills

UK H&S legislation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CertIOSH (desirable)

Dangerous goods qualifications (DGA)

CMSE (desirable)

Job description

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry. We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them. This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in?

Health and Safety – Manager Role Overview:

To develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a safe working environment across the organisation and ongoing project. The role will drive best practice and continuous improvement within a rapidly expanding, fast-paced environment.

Key Duties/

Responsibilities:

• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, providing daily support, guidance, and practical advice on health and safety matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s Health & Safety (H&S) management system.
• Maintain ISO 45001 accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.
• Monitor and review H&S policies, procedures, and systems to promote continuous improvement.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to management and employees on all H&S matters.
• Analyse incident trends and support improvement initiatives to reduce risk.
• Develop, deliver, and monitor H&S training programmes.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Ensure employees and contractors are competent and fully aware of their responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date H&S documentation, records, and reports.
• Manage contractor safety, including pre-qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER and demonstrate competence in machinery and automation safety.
• Support and manage CDM (Construction Design and Management) requirements where applicable.
• Management H&S projects from concept through to implementation through to review
• Provide guidance on dangerous goods management and compliance.
• Undertake any additional duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Health & Safety Manager. Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead and promote a positive safety culture
• Strong organisational and report-writing skills
• Attention to detail and proactive approach
• Qualifications
• NEBOSH Diploma (required)
• CertIOSH status or working towards (desirable)
• Dangerous goods qualifications (DGA) (required)
• Certified Machinery Safety Expert CMSE (desirable) Experience
• Proven experience working within an ISO 45001 framework
• Experience in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Demonstrable experience in CDM management
• Knowledge of automation safety, PUWER regulations, and dangerous goods management
• Conducting PUWER assessments Working Conditions
• Office and site-based role
• Monday – Friday – 40 Hours a week
• Flexibility to undertake occasional late shifts to support night operations, including audits and inspections
• Available for on-call support

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time #JD