Health & Safety Manager

Job Details

• Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
• Location: Northamptonshire
• Salary: £49,878 – £56,202 per annum
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week
• Employment: Permanent / Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and promoting a proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation
• Providing expert Health & Safety advice and support to managers and staff
• Ensuring compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and internal policies
• Carrying out audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments
• Monitoring accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate reporting and actions are completed
• Supporting business continuity and emergency planning activities
• Delivering Health & Safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Liaising with external agencies including HSE, Fire Authorities, insurers, and Environmental Health
• Producing reports and compliance updates for senior leadership teams and committees
• Supporting occupational health initiatives and wellbeing activities
• Working collaboratively across multiple departments to drive continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience within a similar Health & Safety role
• Excellent working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training and briefings
• Strong report writing and investigation skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident IT user with strong administrative capability
• Full UK driving licence
• Proactive, approachable, and able to work independently

Desirable

• IOSH or IIRSM membership
• Experience within education, agricultural, industrial, or multi-site environments
• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Experience liaising with external enforcement agencies

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Up to 5 additional College closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Discounted onsite gym membership
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High Street discounts
• Employee wellbeing programme and support services
• Annual volunteering day
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a highly respected organisation that genuinely values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

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