Group Health & Safety Manager

We are supporting a well-established and diverse group of businesses as they seek to appoint a pivotal leadership role within their operational structure. As Group Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the Health & Safety strategy across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

This is a strategic yet hands-on position, working closely with senior managers and operational teams to implement safe systems of work, deliver training, and maintain regulatory compliance across a varied portfolio of activities, including property, transport, and plant operations.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, implement, and review the Group Health & Safety strategy across all operational sites.
• Build Health & Safety competence at management and employee levels through structured training and development programmes.
• Ensure safe systems of work are established and maintained, including risk assessments and associated processes.
• Provide expert advice on legislative changes, compliance requirements, and best practice.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance in areas such as environmental standards, DVSA Operator Licences, and driver training.
• Maintain central records of risk assessments and monitor implementation across business units.
• Work closely with property and facilities teams to advise on H&S matters for development and investment properties, including tenant responsibilities.
• Liaise on compliance for electrical testing, asbestos, legionella, and other property-related safety requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, delivering practical solutions and corrective actions where needed.

About You:

• Proven experience in Health & Safety leadership across multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification (or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Ability to manage training programmes and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement to balance compliance with operational needs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for stability and growth, offering a competitive package and the chance to make a significant impact across a diverse and dynamic group.

Full job description available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration!