Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

• Location: Norfolk (with responsibilities across multiple sites)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead and enhance health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations of a UK-based manufacturer and distributor. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape and standardise health and safety systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient practices across the group.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Act as the senior Health & Safety authority across all sites and functions.
• Own and continuously improve the Health & Safety management system.
• Lead COSHH assessments and manage risk across all operations.
• Ensure up-to-date, comprehensive risk assessments for all manufacturing and logistics activities.
• Engage visibly with the workforce, promoting and embedding a proactive safety culture.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Manage Health & Safety audits, regulatory inspections, and ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Develop and deliver targeted Health & Safety training programs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• Proven experience leading Health & Safety in process, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to embed Health & Safety systems and improve safety culture.
• Experienced in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• Pragmatic and commercially aware, with the ability to design effective and realistic safety controls.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to lead Health & Safety across multiple sites.
• Autonomy in role with support from senior management.
• Professional development opportunities and potential for further training.
• Involvement in strategic decisions regarding Health & Safety and operational processes.

To apply for this Health & Safety Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.