Environment, Health and Safety Manager
2 days ago
Oxford
Health & Safety Manager Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits Location: Oxfordshire Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating a workplace where colleagues can grow, thrive, and feel safe. We are now seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our occupational health & safety management system across retail stores, depots, and office locations. This is a pivotal role for a proactive professional who can combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and embedding a strong safety culture across the organisation. 🌟 Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) in line with legislation., • Champion health & safety best practice across all sites, ensuring systems of work are robust and effective., • Manage accident and incident reporting, ensuring investigations are thorough and corrective actions completed., • Partner with property and facilities teams to oversee statutory testing, preventive maintenance, and audits., • Lead site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with the audit calendar and legislative requirements., • Support HR and training teams in the design and delivery of health & safety training programmes., • Monitor KPIs, risk assessments, and claims data, producing monthly reports and driving continuous improvement., • Implement awareness campaigns and clear communication to embed health & safety across all stakeholders., • Manage insurance claims and introduce processes to mitigate risk exposure. 💡 What we’re looking for • Degree in Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma (minimum), or working towards completion., • Proven experience managing health & safety in a wholesale, retail, or multi‑site environment., • Track record of managing systems to OHSAS 18001 standards (or equivalent)., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels., • Strong planning, organisation, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail., • Ability to work independently, make key decisions, and balance workload effectively., • Integrity, confidentiality, and a pragmatic approach to risk management., • Recognised training qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling Instructor, Fire Safety)., • Membership of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health). 🎁 What you’ll get • £55,000 - £60,000 and benefits package., • Hybrid working with flexibility across office and site locations., • Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications., • A collaborative, people‑focused culture where safety and wellbeing are prioritised. 🚀 Why this role? This is a chance to make a tangible impact by shaping health & safety standards across a diverse, multi‑site business. You’ll be empowered to lead change, influence culture, and ensure colleagues can thrive in a safe, supportive environment.