Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £49,878 – £56,202 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time
It is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join a varied and dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The organisation operates across a wide range of specialist areas including agriculture, construction trades, arboriculture, sport, animal welfare, food and drink, alongside residential accommodation, commercial operations, extensive sports facilities, events, and a large farming estate.
Working in a standalone role and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across the organisation, working closely with both operational teams and industry specialists.
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
The 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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