Job Description
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This role involves managing compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and promoting a culture of safety throughout the organisation.
Department: SHEQ & Growth
Location: Reading
Key Responsibilities
- Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and best practices, and update policies and procedures accordingly.
- Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct regular risk assessments of work sites, facilities, and processes to identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety.
- Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and monitor their effectiveness over time.
- Training and Education:
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers to raise awareness, promote best practices, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Provide guidance on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety measures.
- Incident Investigation and Reporting:
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational health issues to determine root causes and contributing factors.
- Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with management, employee representatives, trade unions, and regulatory agencies to address health and safety concerns, resolve issues, and foster a culture of safety excellence.
- Serve as a liaison with external auditors, inspectors, and certifying bodies during health and safety audits and inspections.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives and propose enhancements or modifications to improve outcomes and performance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices, behaviours, and outcomes throughout the organization.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
- Proven experience as a health and safety manager or senior health and safety advisor, preferably in a similar industry or sector.
- Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards applicable to the UK.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with a focus on practical solutions and risk‑based approaches.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM) is desirable.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
- Willingness to travel to various work sites or locations as needed.
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours in emergency situations or to accommodate operational requirements.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.
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