Health And Safety Manager in Brentwood

Job Description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established manufacturing and processing organisation operating within a highly regulated, high-hazard environment.

This is a key site-based leadership role, responsible for driving a positive safety culture, ensuring legislative compliance, and supporting operational teams to achieve high standards of health, safety and process safety performance.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Site Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in influencing stakeholders across the business, promoting best practice and ensuring Health & Safety remains at the forefront of operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Health & Safety activities across a large operational manufacturing site.
• Provide expert Health & Safety guidance to site leadership, managers and employees.
• Support and mentor Health & Safety team members on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct audits, inspections and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to legal and internal standards.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure robust corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety procedures, policies and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including response planning and emergency exercises.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider HSE objectives across the business.
• Produce reports, analyse trends and provide recommendations to improve site performance.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• CMIOSH status, or working towards Chartered Membership.
• Significant Health & Safety experience within a high-risk or high-hazard operational environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience undertaking audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive a positive safety culture.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within manufacturing, chemical, process, engineering, energy, utilities, waste, heavy industry or other high-hazard environments.
• Understanding of process safety principles.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations.
• Experience working across multiple sites or supporting wider business functions.

What You'll Be Doing in Your First 12 Months

• Develop a thorough understanding of the site's operations, people and processes.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and operational teams.
• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor within the leadership team.
• Continue to strengthen and develop the site's Health & Safety culture.
• Support the delivery of wider Health, Safety and Environmental objectives.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Medicash scheme
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business operating in a complex and highly regulated environment