Health And Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Lancing, West Sussex Hybrid Working Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Shape the future of Health & Safety in an award-winning business.

We're partnering with an award-winning, fast-growing national organisation to recruit a standalone Health & Safety Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to influence senior leadership, drive continuous improvement, and shape the future of Health & Safety across a diverse, multi site operation.

This is far more than a compliance focused role. You'll be empowered to challenge existing processes, make recommendations, and embed a proactive safety first culture across the business.

The Opportunity

As the organisation's Health & Safety lead, you'll take ownership of the function across a varied operational estate, including:

• Four UK office locations
• Approximately 170 operational sites nationwide
• Field engineering teams
• External contractors and suppliers
• New client locations requiring Health & Safety mobilisation, risk assessments and ongoing support

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's Health & Safety function, acting as the subject matter expert.
• Develop and continuously improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conduct internal audits and site inspections across multiple UK locations.
• Complete risk assessments and support the mobilisation of new operational sites.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring legal compliance and identifying preventative actions.
• Produce high quality Board reports and management information, presenting directly to senior leadership.
• Maintain the Health & Safety risk register and monitor business wide compliance.
• Deliver Health & Safety training, Toolbox Talks and awareness initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across operational teams, maintaining a visible presence on site.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, engagement and practical support.

About You

You'll be an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys working autonomously while building strong relationships across a business.

• Previous experience within a Health & Safety Manager role.
• NEBOSH Diploma, General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working across multi site operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• The confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience producing reports and presenting performance data.
• A practical, solutions focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Full UK Driving Licence (maximum three points).

Candidates from manufacturing, engineering, logistics, facilities management, construction or other operational environments are all encouraged to apply.

Hybrid & Travel

• Hybrid working, typically around three days in the office each week, with flexibility where appropriate.
• Travel to operational sites across the UK forms a key part of the role.
• Pool vehicles are available from the Lancing office where possible, alongside mileage reimbursement.
• You'll be expected to maintain a visible presence across sites, building relationships and supporting operational teams.

Why Apply

• A standalone role with genuine autonomy.
• Direct reporting into the CFO and regular interaction with the executive team.
• The opportunity to shape Health & Safety strategy across a growing organisation.
• A collaborative business that values ideas and continuous improvement.
• An award winning culture recognised nationally for investing in its people.
• The chance to make a tangible impact every day.

Package

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EV charging at office locations
• Healthcare, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits platform
• Volunteering days
• Regular team socials
• Free onsite parking

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard, and you'll have the opportunity to build on an already positive Health & Safety culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews are due to take place on the 7th of July.