Health & Safety Officer

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company in Sunderland is seeking a passionate Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. You will develop and implement health & safety policies, conduct inspections, and manage safety training. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in a regulated environment. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health & safety role, preferably within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• Full UK driving license to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing site health & safety policies.
• Conducting regular site inspections and incident investigations.
• Maintaining COSHH assessments for hazardous substances.

Skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Experience in health & safety

Reporting and communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Passionate About Safety? Ready to Make an Impact? Join Curaleaf International as a Health & Safety Officer and play a vital role in keeping our people, sites, and processes safe while shaping standards in a fast-growing, regulated industry.

Location: Sunderland, On-site

Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview

At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry—we're leading it. Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis. Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada. Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

Our Vision

Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence

Our Mission

Our Mission: To be the world’s leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values

• Lead & Inspire
• Commit to Win
• Driven to Deliver Excellence
• Customer Obsession
• One Curaleaf

Position

As a Health & Safety Officer across our Sunderland sites, you will combine operational safety responsibilities with advisory support to ensure site-wide compliance with legal and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing, implementing, and reviewing site health & safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments aligned to facilities and projects.
• Conducting regular site inspections and investigations of incidents or near misses.
• Maintaining and monitoring COSHH assessments to ensure safe handling, storage, and use of hazardous substances.
• Managing and coordinating practical safety activities such as mask fit testing, fire alarm & emergency lighting tests, and legionella monitoring.
• Assisting with permit to work systems, contractor safety controls, and associated documentation.
• Producing and maintaining clear and accurate health & safety reports, statistics, and performance indicators.
• Delivering health & safety inductions and training sessions for employees and contractors.
• Carrying out safety equipment checks to ensure operational readiness.
• Supporting emergency response planning and site preparedness activities.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a health & safety role, preferably within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with COSHH and UK health & safety legislation.
• Ability to produce clear, actionable safety reports and communicate these effectively.
• Full UK driving licence to travel between sites (3 mile distance).
• Experience or understanding of GMP requirements and controlled drug safety would also be of benefit.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Life insurance

If this sounds like an ideal role for you, don’t delay in getting your application in! This vacancy may be closed early due to a high level of interest.