Health & Safety Manager

JDSports; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JDSports is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to develop, implement, and monitor H&S policies and procedures across the organisation. The role focuses on promoting a safe working environment, maintaining ISO 45001 accreditation, and guiding management on all H&S matters.

You will lead training, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture, incidents analysis, and regulatory compliance. This is an on-site role with a focus on site-based operations and audits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Experience with ISO 45001 framework and audits.
• Ability to lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and CDM management.
• Knowledge of PUWER, dangerous goods management, and machinery safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor H&S policies and procedures across the organisation.
• Maintain ISO 45001 accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide guidance on H&S matters to management and employees.
• Manage contractor safety, pre-qualification, onboarding and performance.
• Deliver H&S training programmes and promote a positive safety culture.
• Analyse incident trends and support improvement initiatives to reduce risk.
• Ensure documentation, records and reports are accurate and up-to-date.
• Support CDM requirements where applicable.

Skills

UK H&S legislation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leading safety culture

Organisation & reporting

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CertIOSH (desirable)

Dangerous goods qualifications (DGA)

Certified Machinery Safety Expert CMSE (desirable)

Job description

Health and Safety – Manager

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