Health and Safety Manager

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Beoley CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Health and Safety Manager
Midlands/ UK travel
Permanent
£60,000 - £80,000

This is a newly created role that will see you take the lead in health and safety by collaborating with senior leadership to foster a forward-thinking and sustainable safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a safety-first mindset to achieve zero harm. The role entails providing strategic oversight to ensure compliance with safety performance standards, while leading and mentoring a skilled team of safety professionals to implement exemplary safety systems and uphold organisational values.

The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for:

1. Drive the development, implementation, and improvement of health and safety strategies, policies, and practices across the organisation.
2. Work closely with senior management to foster a culture of continuous improvement in safety performance.
3. Manage, motivate and develop a team of Health and Safety professionals.
4. Lead by example by demonstrating visible safety leadership through consistent engagement and interaction.

The Health and Safety Manager will have:

1. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent as a minimum; ideally a member of IOSH.
2. 5+ years of experience within senior H&S positions in sectors such as Waste Management, Construction, Aggregates or Transport.
3. Previous experience of leading and developing a team of H&S professionals.
4. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence safety at a senior level.