Health & Safety Manager

JDSports; Rochdale; Presencial; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

JDSports seeks a Health and Safety Manager to develop, implement and monitor policies across the organisation and projects. The role drives best practice in a fast-paced environment and ensures ISO 45001 compliance.

You will lead training, incident investigations, and contractor safety, while managing PUWER and dangerous goods responsibilities. Office/site-based role, Monday–Friday, with occasional late shifts for audits and inspections.

Qualificações

• NEBOSH Diploma is required.
• Dangerous goods qualifications (DGA) are required.
• CertIOSH status or working towards is desirable.
• CMSE certification is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies across the organisation and in projects.
• Maintain ISO 45001 accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Deliver H&S training programmes and promote a positive safety culture.
• Lead audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations; manage CDM requirements where applicable.
• Provide guidance on dangerous goods management, PUWER, and machinery safety.

Conhecimentos

H&S legislation

Audit & risk assessments

Incident investigations

Safety culture leadership

Report writing

Formação académica

NEBOSH Diploma

CertIOSH (desirable)

DGA (Dangerous goods) qualifications

CMSE (desirable)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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