Health & Safety Manager
Lancing, West Sussex | Hybrid Working | Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Shape the future of Health & Safety in an award-winning business.
We’re partnering with an award-winning, fast-growing national organisation to recruit a standalone Health & Safety Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to influence senior leadership, drive continuous improvement, and shape the future of Health & Safety across a diverse, multi‑site operation.
This is far more than a compliance focused role. You’ll be empowered to challenge existing processes, make recommendations, and embed a proactive safety‑first culture across the business.
The Opportunity
As the organisation’s Health & Safety lead, you’ll take ownership of the function across a varied operational estate, including:
- Four UK office locations
- Approximately 170 operational sites nationwide
- Field engineering teams
- External contractors and suppliers
- New client locations requiring Health & Safety mobilisation, risk assessments and ongoing support
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation’s Health & Safety function, acting as the subject matter expert.
- Develop and continuously improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
- Conduct internal audits and site inspections across multiple UK locations.
- Complete risk assessments and support the mobilisation of new operational sites.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring legal compliance and identifying preventative actions.
- Produce high‑quality Board reports and management information, presenting directly to senior leadership.
- Maintain the Health & Safety risk register and monitor business‑wide compliance.
- Deliver Health & Safety training, Toolbox Talks and awareness initiatives.
- Build strong relationships across operational teams, maintaining a visible presence on‑site.
- Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, engagement and practical support.
About You
You’ll be an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys working autonomously while building strong relationships across a business.
- Previous experience within a Health & Safety Manager role.
- NEBOSH Diploma, General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working across multi‑site operations.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- The confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Experience producing reports and presenting performance data.
- A practical, solutions‑focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Full UK Driving Licence (maximum three points).
Candidates from manufacturing, engineering, logistics, facilities management, construction or other operational environments are all encouraged to apply.
Hybrid & Travel
- Hybrid working, typically around three days in the office each week, with flexibility where appropriate.
- Travel to operational sites across the UK forms a key part of the role.
- Pool vehicles are available from the Lancing office where possible, alongside mileage reimbursement.
- You’ll be expected to maintain a visible presence across sites, building relationships and supporting operational teams.
Why Apply
- A standalone role with genuine autonomy.
- Direct reporting into the CFO and regular interaction with the executive team.
- The opportunity to shape Health & Safety strategy across a growing organisation.
- A collaborative business that values ideas and continuous improvement.
- An award‑winning culture recognised nationally for investing in its people.
- The chance to make a tangible impact every day.
Package
- Salary up to £50,000
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- EV charging at office locations
- Healthcare, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits platform
- Volunteering days
- Regular team socials
- Free onsite parking
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard, and you’ll have the opportunity to build on an already positive Health & Safety culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews are due to take place on the 7th of July.
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