Senior Health and Safety Manager

Autosmart International; Stafford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to define and implement their health, safety, and environmental strategy during a crucial growth phase. The successful candidate will inspire and lead a team while ensuring compliance with legislative standards and driving performance improvements. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 along with generous benefits including private healthcare and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Generous contributory pension

Life insurance (3x salary)

Employee assistance programme

Access to company products

Qualifications

• Strong passion for health, safety, environment, and quality.
• Proactive, autonomous, and adaptable approach.
• Inspirational leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the organisation's HSE strategy and vision.
• Advise senior leadership on safety and environmental legislation.
• Lead and develop a team of specialists.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Health and safety passion

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Diploma desired

Additional qualifications/memberships

Job description

Make a real impact in a market-leading, sustainability-focused business.

• Lead HSE strategy during a growth phase with investment and a new facility.

About Our Client

A highly successful UK manufacturing business is entering a major phase of growth and transformation. With significant investment in new technology, upgraded operations, and a long-term plan to increase output by 50% over the next five years, the organisation is now seeking an experienced Senior HSE Manager to lead its next chapter of development.

Job Description

• Define and deliver the organisation's HSE strategy and long-term vision
• Advise senior leadership on all aspects of safety and environmental legislation
• Develop subject matter expertise in evolving regulatory requirements
• Act as a visible role model for HSE excellence
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of specialists
• Drive performance through SMART objectives and structured development plans
• Implement new processes to enhance efficiency and operational standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support wider business goals

The Successful Applicant

• Inspirational leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong passion for health, safety, environment, and quality
• Proactive, autonomous, and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• NEBOSH Certificate (Diploma desirable)
• Additional professional qualifications/memberships (e.g., DGSA, FPA, ISEP, IQA, IRCA Lead Auditor)

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000
• A high‑impact role within a stable, market‑leading organisation
• Collaborative, safety‑first culture
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Generous contributory pension
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to company products
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Shortlisting is underway – please apply with your CV and covering letter to be considered.

Contact
Beth Horsley

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page