Health & Safety Manager - Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Health and Safety Manager
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Part-Time - 3 Days per week
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
£45,000 Pro Rata
An established and forward-thinking organisation is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to take ownership of their safety function and lead the development of a strong, proactive safety culture across the business.
The Role:
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for implementing, monitoring, and improving health and safety practices across all operational areas. Reporting into senior leadership, youll play a vital part in ensuring legal compliance, fostering a safe working environment, and engaging all stakeholders in a shared safety vision.
- Develop and implement effective health and safety policies in line with current legislation
- Carry out regular site inspections and audits to assess risks and ensure compliance
- Lead training and awareness initiatives to promote a strong safety culture
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Maintain comprehensive safety records and provide regular reports to leadership
- Engage with employees, subcontractors, and suppliers to align safety standards
- Identify hazards and drive continuous improvement across operations
The Candidate:
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) - essential
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance standards
- Proven experience in a Health and Safety leadership role, ideally in a dynamic or complex environment
- A confident communicator who can influence and lead teams at all levels
- Hands-on and practical, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change where needed