Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: 49878 - 56202 per annum
Hours: Monday Friday 37 hours per week
Permanent / Full-Time

ACS Staffing Solutions are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected education provider with the recruitment of a Health & Safety Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join a varied and dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The organisation operates across a wide range of specialist areas including agriculture construction trades arboriculture sport animal welfare food and drink alongside residential accommodation commercial operations extensive sports facilities events and a large farming estate.

Working in a standalone role and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer the successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across the organisation working closely with both operational teams and industry specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and promoting a proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation
• Providing expert Health & Safety advice and support to managers and staff
• Ensuring compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and internal policies
• Carrying out audits inspections investigations and risk assessments
• Monitoring accidents incidents and near misses ensuring appropriate reporting and actions are completed
• Supporting business continuity and emergency planning activities
• Delivering Health & Safety training inductions and toolbox talks
• Liaising with external agencies including HSE Fire Authorities insurers and Environmental Health
• Producing reports and compliance updates for senior leadership teams and committees
• Supporting occupational health initiatives and wellbeing activities
• Working collaboratively across multiple departments to drive continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience within a similar Health & Safety role
• Excellent working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training and briefings
• Strong report writing and investigation skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident IT user with strong administrative capability
• Full UK driving licence
• Proactive approachable and able to work independently

Desirable:

• IOSH or IIRSM membership
• Experience within education agricultural industrial or multi-site environments
• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Experience liaising with external enforcement agencies

Benefits:

• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Up to 5 additional College closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Discounted onsite gym membership
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High Street discounts
• Employee wellbeing programme and support services
• Annual volunteering day
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a highly respected organisation that genuinely values safety wellbeing and continuous improvement.