Health & Safety Manager

Hays Health & Safety are excited to be working with a leading global logistics company to source an office-based Health & Safety Manager, for a fixed term contract of 6 months, to strategically support their SLT to ensure a compliant workplace and embed a positive Health & Safety culture.

You will be entering an organisation where you will have full buy-in from the SLT and you will have autonomy over the Health & Safety Management systems.

The ideal candidate will come from a corporate environment where they often liaise with different levels of seniority and will possess great communication skills to advise, persuade and influence.

What you will be doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice
• Lead ISO 45001 certification process and maintain compliance with management system requirements
• Conduct regular audits and inspections, reporting findings and implementing corrective actions
• Manage and update the health and safety management system to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Deliver health and safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks for employees and contractors
• Advise on compliance with the Building Safety Act and integrate requirements into processes
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and permit-to-work systems across all sites
• Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring thorough reporting and root cause analysis
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and performance

What you will bring:

• Proven track record in a health and safety management role within a commercial environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice, including the Building Safety Act and associated regulations
• Strong experience in drafting and implementing health and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to lead and manage ISO certification processes, particularly ISO 45001 or equivalent standards
• Solid understanding of risk management principles and systems; familiarity with risk management software is advantageous
• Practical and solution-focused approach to achieving compliance without compromising operational efficiency
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of engaging and influencing staff and contractors at all levels
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Experience conducting accident investigations and performing root cause analysis

For the right candidate, an annual salary of 60,000 is available.

Please note this role will originally be a 6-month FTC, any opportunity for a permanent role or extension will be decided by the client.

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