Health & Safety Manager Location: Thetford, Norfolk Salary: £45,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Hours: Monday – Friday Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference within a successful and well-established business? We are working with a highly respected UK food producer who is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their site located close to Thetford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across a multi-site farming operation, working closely with senior leadership teams to drive improvements, ensure compliance and develop a positive, proactive safety culture. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the company's Health & Safety strategy across its farming operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and employee wellbeing. Working closely with operational teams and senior management, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and embedding a strong safety culture throughout the business. Key Responsibilities - Lead and develop Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the operation. - Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and agriculture-specific regulations. - Conduct risk assessments covering farming activities, livestock, machinery, contractors and lone working. - Lead accident and near-miss investigations, including RIDDOR reporting. - Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, training and regular safety briefings. - Manage audits, KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. - Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER and ISO 45001 requirements. - Support Occupational Health programmes and manage the Health & Safety budget. - Work closely with operational managers to drive safety improvements across multiple sites. About You We are looking for a confident, proactive and engaging Health & Safety professional who can influence others and drive meaningful improvements. The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate: - NEBOSH or NVQ Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Occupational Health & Safety. - A minimum of 3–5 years' Health & Safety experience within food manufacturing, farming, agriculture or a related industry. - An agricultural background would be advantageous. - Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements. - Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and accident investigations. - Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. - A practical, hands-on approach and the flexibility to travel between sites. Interested? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and successful business where you can make a genuine impact, influence Health & Safety standards and play an important role in its continued success. If you are an experienced Health & Safety Manager, or a Health & Safety professional ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Alaska Black for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.
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Health & Safety Manager in London employer: Alaska Black
Alaska Black is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the East Midlands where you can thrive as a Site-Based Maintenance Electrician. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values teamwork and innovation, we provide comprehensive training opportunities and support for career advancement. Enjoy the benefits of working in a large commercial facility, where your skills will be recognised and rewarded, making a meaningful impact in our operations.
