Group Health and Safety Manager

Company: Forge Holiday Group
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

Protect the Safety Behind Every Holiday

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Behind every great stay with Forge Holiday Group across Sykes Holiday Cottages and Forest Holidays – there is one non-negotiable: Safety.

We’re hiring a Group Health & Safety Manager to lead and evolve our safety culture across a growing multi-brand organisation. This isn’t a tick-box compliance role, it’s about influencing, leading and embedding safety across every level of the business.

Your focus will include:

  • Governance & Compliance: Maintain and improve H&S systems, policies, and regulatory compliance, providing expert guidance to teams and leadership.
  • Audit & Assurance: Lead audits, manage non-conformities, and report insights to SLT, EHS Committee, and Board.
  • Incident Management: Oversee reporting, investigations, trend analysis, and lessons learned.
  • Training & Competence: Ensure mandatory training compliance, support delivery of IOSH/NEBOSH programmes.
  • Risk & Contractor Management: Maintain risk registers, support assessments, and oversee contractor safety processes.
  • Culture & Engagement: Drive a positive safety culture through leadership visibility, campaigns, and communication.

You’ll bring:

  • Strong Health & Safety leadership experience in multi-site environments
  • NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
  • Excellent knowledge of UK H&S legislation
  • Experience leading audits, investigations and compliance programmes
  • Strong analytical and reporting capability
  • The confidence to influence at senior leadership level
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • 33 days holiday (+ up to 5 extra days with long service)
  • Option to purchase extra holiday days if you wish.
  • Birthday day off
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Exclusive discounts on holiday stays for you, family, and friends

We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. xwzovoh Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask.

If you’re ready to lead the safety behind every holiday experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

Posted: April 4th, 2026