Location
Barnsley
Industry sector
Other
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
02/11/2026
Closing date
02/12/2026
Health and Safety Manager
Lead safety strategy across a multi-company operation with nationwide site travel. This management opportunity suits a NEBOSH-qualified professional with previous similar-level H&S experience and construction/factory knowledge, ready to influence culture and compliance.
This role is officially known within the organisation as a Group Health and Safety Manager
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: H&S Manager, Safety Manager, H&S Lead, Construction Safety Manager, H&S Compliance Manager, Safety and Compliance Manager, H&S Systems Manager, Group Safety Manager, Safety Lead
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Barnsley, South Yorkshire - with nationwide site travel
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
An excellent opportunity offers broad influence over safety performance across a multi-company, nationwide operation. Working closely with senior leaders, clients and subcontractors, the Health and Safety Manager will shape strategy, systems and culture across sites and factory environments.
The Health and Safety Manager will lead the H&S team, guide all organisational levels and strengthen consistent legislative compliance.
With direct exposure to senior leadership and nationwide operations, the Health and Safety Manager will help embed best practice and maintain ISO 45001 certification.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Health and Safety Manager include:
• H&S Strategy: Develop, implement and communicate company H&S strategy across all Group companies to improve safety performance
• Policies and Procedures: Develop, deliver and maintain H&S policies and procedures to support operations and compliance with relevant UK legislation and guidance
• Management Systems: Monitor, review and develop H&S management systems and maintain ISO 45001 certification across Group companies
• H&S Leadership: Lead H&S meetings, share best practice and lessons learnt, and manage the H&S team in support of company strategy
• Incident Investigation: Lead accident and incident investigations and progress resulting recommendations
• Advice and Compliance: Provide guidance on safe systems of work, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and legislative compliance
• Site and Factory Inspections: Conduct H&S inspections to monitor compliance with procedures, legislation and guidance
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build relationships with client and subcontractor contacts and engage with their H&S strategies and programmes as required
• Safety Culture: Develop and promote a positive H&S culture across Group organisations
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Previous health and safety experience at a similar level
• Experience within a construction or factory environment
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in general health and safety or construction
• Knowledge and experience of the large-scale construction industry, CDM and working at height
• Safety-first mindset and enthusiasm for doing the right thing
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Competent IT skills
DESIRABLE
• Chartered membership of IOSH
• Experience with OHSAS legislation and standards
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15362
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