Health and Safety Manager

Location: Ascot, UK

Contract: 12-Month Maternity Cover

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

About the Role
A leading company specialising in manufacturing products for the biotech industry is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a 12-month maternity cover position. With a growing portfolio of products and increasing demand, this role is crucial to ensuring the business remains compliant with health and safety legislation while fostering a strong safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities
The Health and Safety Manager will oversee the health and safety and maintenance functions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Key duties include:

• Delivering and maintaining health and safety training programs for all personnel.
• Advising and supporting departmental managers on health and safety matters to promote a strong safety culture.
• Managing safety records, incident reporting, and investigations, including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
• Ensuring compliance with RIDDOR regulations and timely reporting to HSE.
• Maintaining and reviewing risk assessments and COSHH documentation.
• Conducting safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
• Supporting workplace adjustments and ensuring new equipment purchases meet safety standards.
• Managing the maintenance system for safety equipment, machinery, and general facilities.
• Contributing to health and safety documentation and training related to facility changes or moves.
• Staying up-to-date with health and safety legislation and implementing necessary updates.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide guidance and support to other departments, acting as a member of the Site Leadership Team.

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a health and safety role, preferably in a laboratory or science-based environment.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational H&S or a Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (or equivalent).
• Previous management experience.
• Desirable experience in supporting a facility site move.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lead and advise managers on health and safety matters effectively.
• Proficiency in delivering training sessions and presentations.
• Excellent time management and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Integrity, motivation, and attention to detail in all work.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Why Join My Client?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a growing organization, ensuring the safety and well-being of all personnel while contributing to the company’s continued success.

How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we’d love to hear from you!