Health and Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Salary: £50,000 per annum (£24.03 per hour based on 40 hours per week)

Contract: 3-month temporary assignment with potential to become permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Hewett Recruitment is delighted to be working with a prestigious client in Bewdley to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for all health, safety, and welfare matters for staff and guests, ensuring the organisation complies with statutory obligations and creates a safe environment for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and compliance for the site's H&S matters
• Proactively keep up to date with HSE and UK/EU legislation, case law, and industry best practice
• Advise senior leadership on all aspects of H&S, including incident reporting and preventative methods
• Implement and amend policies and procedures in line with H&S requirements
• Work collaboratively with management teams to ensure all Risk Assessments are conducted as required by legislation (chemicals, manual handling, lone working, pregnant workers, young workers, etc.)
• Manage review processes for all H&S procedures, processes, and documentation
• Ensure annual and routine H&S audits and safety checks are completed to required standards
• Advise on PPE requirements and usage across all departments
• Organise and conduct relevant H&S training for all staff (induction training, first aid, fire safety, IOSH)
• Line manage the First Aid team, ensuring professional and timely service delivery
• Work with management teams to review department policies, procedures, checks, and records
• Carry out investigations into all accidents and near misses
• Work with relevant officers to investigate complaint-related legal proceedings
• Liaise with H&S authorities including Insurers, HSE, and Local Authorities
• Compile comprehensive case files and provide detailed reports to senior management
• Ensure all required safety equipment is appropriately placed, well-stocked, and operating effectively
• Work with contractors to ensure adherence to H&S policies and procedures
• Monitor and manage safety across a large, multi-faceted site including public-facing areas

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in occupational health and safety (Masters, NVQ, BSc, or NEBOSH National Diploma)

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role responsible for health and safety across a large site with significant headcount
• Demonstrable experience of proactive H&S management, anticipating and investigating risks and hazards to generate effective solutions

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the leisure and tourism industry

Essential Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to build relationships across all levels
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and record-keeping skills
• Effective time management and ability to identify and act on emerging priorities
• Excellent investigative skills with discretion and sensitivity
• Flexible and innovative approach that generates effective solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• 3-month temporary contract with genuine opportunity to become permanent
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to make a real impact on safety culture and standards
• Professional development opportunities

If you have relevant experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career, we would be very keen to speak with you.