Hays
Health & Safety Manager
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A leading specialist organisation within the compliance and life safety sector is looking to appoint a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead and develop its HSE function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business committed to continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, while driving the ongoing development of integrated management systems aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Your new role
As Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will take a leading role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's health, safety and environmental management systems. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on support across multiple operational sites.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and maintaining management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Managing internal audits, inspections, and management reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Developing and reviewing HSE policies, procedures, risk assessments, RAMS and Safe Systems of Work.
- Monitoring and managing corrective actions, non-conformities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducting workplace inspections and providing practical HSE guidance to managers, employees and subcontractors.
- Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Delivering HSE training, inductions and awareness programmes across the business.
- Monitoring HSE performance, reporting on trends and supporting delivery of business objectives and KPIs.
- Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring health, safety and environmental considerations remain central to operational decision-making.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrable experience working with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Experience implementing, maintaining or improving management systems within a complex operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and associated compliance requirements.
- Experience carrying out risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and report-writing skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The confidence to provide practical advice and positively challenge unsafe practices when required.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.
Desirable qualifications include a NEBOSH Environmental qualification, knowledge of ISO9001, auditing experience, and membership of IOSH, IEMA, CQI or another relevant professional body.
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What you'll get in return
- Permanent opportunity with a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
- The chance to lead and shape the health, safety and environmental agenda across the business.
- Significant involvement in management systems development, compliance strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Autonomy to influence organisational culture and drive positive change.
- Ongoing professional development and support to further enhance your HSE career.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A varied and rewarding role offering both strategic and operational responsibility.
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