Senior Health and Safety Manager

Irwin and Colton; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin and Colton in Scarborough seeks a Senior Health & Safety Manager to drive a proactive safety culture across manufacturing operations. You will lead site safety initiatives from shop floor to leadership, shaping policy and embedding safety as a core value.

The role focuses on continuous improvement, risk assessments, incident investigations, and ISO 45001 readiness, requiring NEBOSH Diploma and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma required.
• Extensive manufacturing experience, preferably food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001 and safety management systems.
• Ability to lead and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy health and safety strategies aligned with legal/regional standards.
• Lead risk assessments and establish safe systems of work.
• Influence site leadership to promote safety ownership.
• Manage incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Ensure ISO 45001 management system readiness and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Safety culture

Hands-on leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

ISO 45001 knowledge

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Manager | Scarborough | Up to £75,000 + Bonus

Are you passionate about creating a proactive safety culture where every team member takes ownership of safety? Would you like to lead health and safety initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, driving change from the shop floor to leadership levels?

This opportunity involves deploying and coordinating the site's health and safety policy, shaping culture, influencing leaders, and inspiring teams to embed safety as a core value. You will be at the heart of the leadership team, focusing on continuous improvement and full compliance.

The key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing health & safety strategies aligned with legal and regional standards.
• Leading risk assessments and establishing safe systems of work to mitigate hazards.
• Influencing and coaching site leadership to promote a strong safety culture and ownership at all levels.
• Managing incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting to drive ongoing safety improvements.
• Ensuring the site's ISO 45001 management system and audit readiness.

You will have:

• NEBOSH Diploma.
• Extensive experience within manufacturing environments, preferably food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001 and safety management systems.
• Demonstrable leadership, influencing skills, and the ability to work hands-on at all levels of the organisation.

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.