Health & Safety Manager - Bury, Greater Manchester

JD Gyms; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to develop and implement health and safety strategies across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, significant experience in health and safety management, and strong communication skills. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal development and involves regular travel within the UK.

Benefits

Free parking

Incremental holiday allowance

Staff discount on JD Group brands

Pension scheme

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent.
• Good experience in health and safety management in the fitness or leisure industry.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful health and safety strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve health and safety strategies.
• Create and enforce health and safety policies and procedures.
• Empower managers with training and resources for a safety-conscious culture.
• Monitor compliance and conduct regular audits.
• Develop incident response protocols and investigate incidents.
• Analyse health and safety data for trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for a positive safety image.
• Develop emergency response plans and train employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills

Safety management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JD Gyms Group is a leading fitness brand committed to the well‑being of our members and colleagues. We provide a safe and supportive environment in all our gym and swim facilities nationwide. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Health and Safety Manager to join our team and ensure the highest standards of health and safety across our organisation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices.
• Policy Development: Create and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Empowerment: Empower managers and colleagues with training, resources, and support to foster a safety‑conscious culture throughout the organisation.
• Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and inspections across all gym facilities.
• Incident Response: Develop and maintain effective incident response protocols, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Data Analysis: Analyse health and safety data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance overall safety performance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to promote a positive safety image for the organisation.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, ensuring all employees are trained and prepared to handle various emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent.
• Good experience in health and safety management in the fitness or leisure industry.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful health and safety strategies in a national organisation.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm and passion for health and safety and an ability to engage with colleagues at all levels.

Travel

The role will involve frequent travel within the UK.

Company Overview

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni‑channel retailer of sports fashion, outdoors and gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across several retail facsas in over 30 markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE 100 publicly quoted company since 2019. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry and grow in the UK and internationally.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Incremental holiday allowance
• Staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation
• Pension scheme
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work