Job Description:

ROLE PROFILE

Job title: Health and Safety Manager

Date: August 2026

Business: Leading Food Manufacturing Business

Department: Health and Safety - Operations

Location: Aylesbury

ROLE SUMMARY: Provide directional support to the business in the planning, measuring, reviewing, and auditing of health, safety & environmental activities to meet legal and business requirements.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to: Site Manager

Direct & indirect reports: N/A

Key internal stakeholders: Operations, Technical and other teams on site, Health and Safety Managers across the group

Key external stakeholders: HSE, Auditors

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive health & safety standards and support management in implementation of best practice on site.

Complete and monitor transport risk assessments & reviews - internal, external & point of delivery assessments.

Manage the process for accident / incident investigations, including risk assessments 

Monitor lone worker protocols & auditing

Ensure fire risk assessment action close outs / fire compliance auditing, Power equipment vetting 

Manager Evotix implementation / embedding, COSHH records & chemical control auditing 

Manage electrical safety compliance auditing on controls / training competency / action close out - emergency lighting / pat / fixed electrical/ thermographics.

Ensure work at height - group standard implementation / auditing / adder register 

Manage and review Asbestos controls - registers, asbestos control plan & auditing of system and Legionella controls - systems & record audit to verify compliance 

Implement, manage and review safety assessments - Performance Monitoring, Safe system of work - validation of required safety content & auditing, Depot audits for fire safety / housekeeping / physical standards

Ensure customer, permit and regulatory requirements are implemented for HS & E

Keep up to date with new legislation, company and other information and brief the management team accordingly

Compile performance information and trends, communicate this and use to determine site priorities and influence board packs.

Contribute to the continuous improvement in business performance as a member of the management team

Ensure all HS & E business plans are up-to-date, tracked and actions are both generated and completed

Identify & deliver improvements in all key risk areas across the sites and recommend and drive improvement projects to reduce the risk

Communicate and consult effectively with internal, the Group & external bodies

Drive delivery of successful Gap analysis audits across the site

Deliver internal & external health safety & environmental audit program

Robust HSE Policies, Procedures and Management Systems

HSE development/ training needs analysis and evidence of its implementation

Evidence of implementation and cascade of updates e.g. best practices, hazard alerts, shared learnings etc.

Good relationships with relevant bodies internally, within the Group and externally e.g. HSE, EA/SEPA/NRW, emergency services, customers, insurers and brokers 

Provide HSE performance information & trends fed into site plan and priorities, board reports and group reports

Ensure Contractor control / permit to work compliance audits are in place

Management and implementation of general area risk assessments / reviews with area managers 

Drive, manage and implement, environmental considerations around waste / pollution / noise / emissions, dependent on the individual locations – including sustainable travel

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

NEBOSH diploma Ideally CMIOSH

Or NEBOSH certificate and/or willing to work towards NEBOSH diploma

Experience

Sound background and experience of Health Safety & Environmental requirements, preferably within food manufacturing environment. Ideally multi-site experience.

Experience of carrying out HS&E audits.

Experience of supporting capital projects

Skills/ Knowledge

Must be technically strong, knowledgeable and able to provide accurate, detailed guidance.

Must be proactive, solutions driven and able to clearly demonstrate a track record of achievement in a rapidly changing environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & BEHAVIOURS

Team player, receptive to the objectives of the business and possess the vision and passion to shape the H&S strategy and make a real difference.

Will be robust, assertive and able to withstand pressure and remain firm and decisive.

Must possess the personal stature, intellect and self-confidence to work across the business disciplines and represent the company with external bodies.

The ideal candidate will provide direction ensuring productive relationships and have the following traits: Action orientated, Excellent team engagement, Driven & Decisive, Adaptable, Organised, Strong interpersonal skills, Effective interpretation and translation of information

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Competency, Descriptors, Values People, Demonstrates the belief that people are the most important asset and central to the success of the organization. Everybody should be treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Customer Focus

Demonstrates the understanding that the satisfaction of our internal and external customers is the foundation of our success

Collaborative Team Working

The willingness to act as part of a team and work towards achieving shared objectives through adopting best practice in line with PQP and federalism

Flexibility and Adaptability

The ability to change and adapt our own behaviour or work procedures when there is a change in the work environment, for example, as a result of changing customer needs

Initiative and Taking Ownership

Steps up to take on personal responsibility and accountability for tasks and actions in line with PQP and Federalism.

People Management

The ability to understand people and their motivations, build good relationships with them and help them unlock their potential

Developing Partnerships

The ability to establish formal and informal relationships inside and outside the organisation and to anticipate and balance the needs of those whose cooperation is needed for the long-term success of the business

Engaging others through change

The ability to communicate a compelling vision throughout the organisation, generating genuine motivation and commitment and to act as a sponsor of change

Decision Making and Judgement

In line with our guiding principles of PQP and Federalism, makes timely and informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks that keep the organisation moving forward

Commercial Awareness

Demonstrates and understanding of the impact decisions and actions have on the organisation in line with PQP and federalism

Focusing on the future

Demonstrates enthusiasm about our future by identifying strategic issues, opportunities to drive sustainable, profitable growth and managing risk