Health & Safety Manager | Birmingham, West Midlands | £65000 | Full time

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join the Birmingham team. You will lead policy development, conduct audits, and champion a positive safety culture.

Ideal candidate holds Level 6 qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma) and is pursuing Chartered IOSH status; strong knowledge of UK legislation and stakeholder engagement.

This permanent role offers up to £65,000 depending on experience and a clear path to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma)
• Actively working towards Chartered IOSH Membership (CMIOSH)
• Proven experience in health and safety management.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Providing expert health and safety advice and guidance to operational teams and senior management.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.
• Monitoring health and safety performance, producing reports and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the development and delivery of health and safety training and awareness initiatives.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure health and safety is embedded in everyday operations.

Skills

Health & Safety

Risk assessment

Education

Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Health & Safety Manager - Birmingham - £65,000

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you hold a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification and are you working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH?

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, take ownership of health and safety standards and play a key role in shaping a positive safety culture, this could be the ideal move for you.

My client is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team in Birmingham. You will have the opportunity to drive health and safety performance, influence senior stakeholders and ensure the highest standards of compliance are maintained across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Providing expert health and safety advice and guidance to operational teams and senior management.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.
• Monitoring health and safety performance, producing reports and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the development and delivery of health and safety training and awareness initiatives.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure health and safety is embedded in everyday operations.

What You'll Need

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, such as the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent.
• To be actively working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Proven experience in a health and safety management or senior advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing health and safety risks.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's In It For You

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to take ownership of health and safety performance and drive meaningful improvements.
• Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key business decisions.
• A challenging and varied role with genuine responsibility.
• The opportunity to continue your professional development and progress towards Chartered IOSH status.
• A permanent position based in Birmingham with the opportunity to build a long-term career.

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