At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe workplace.
- Company: Join a rapidly expanding organisation committed to best practices in health and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and flexibility in working hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, with experience in health and safety management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Health and Safety – Manager Role Overview: To develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a safe working environment across the organisation. The role will drive best practice and continuous improvement within a rapidly expanding, fast-paced environment.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, providing daily support, guidance, and practical advice on health and safety matters.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s Health & Safety (H&S) management system.
- Maintain ISO 45001 accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.
- Monitor and review H&S policies, procedures, and systems to promote continuous improvement.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to management and employees on all H&S matters.
- Analyse incident trends and support improvement initiatives to reduce risk.
- Develop, deliver, and monitor H&S training programmes.
- Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employee engagement in safety initiatives.
- Ensure employees and contractors are competent and fully aware of their responsibilities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date H&S documentation, records, and reports.
- Manage contractor safety, including pre-qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with PUWER and demonstrate competence in machinery and automation safety.
- Support and manage CDM (Construction Design and Management) requirements where applicable.
- Provide guidance on dangerous goods management and compliance.
- Undertake any additional duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Health & Safety Manager.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead and promote a positive safety culture
- Strong organisational and report-writing skills
- Attention to detail and proactive approach
Qualifications & Experience:
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
- Proven experience working within an ISO 45001 framework
- CertIOSH status or working towards
- Dangerous goods qualifications
- Experience in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Demonstrable experience in CDM management
- Knowledge of automation safety, PUWER regulations, and dangerous goods management
- Conducting PUWER assessments
Working Conditions:
- Office and site-based role
- Monday – Friday, 40 Hour Week
- Flexibility to undertake occasional late shifts to support night operations, including audits and inspections
Health & Safety Manager Kingsway in Rochdale employer: Naylor's Equestrian Llp
As a Health & Safety Manager at our Kingsway location, you will join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation that prioritises employee well-being and safety. We foster a collaborative work culture where your expertise will be valued, and you will have ample opportunities for professional growth through continuous training and development. Our commitment to maintaining ISO 45001 accreditation and promoting a positive safety culture ensures that you will play a crucial role in shaping a safe working environment while enjoying the benefits of a supportive team and flexible working conditions.
