Health and Safety Manager
Location: Hull with travel across East, West & North Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Dependent on Experience
Overview: Drive positive change and shape a proactive safety culture across a multi‑site organisation. A visible, people‑focused role where your influence will make a real impact.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys building strong relationships and can bring energy, engagement and fresh ideas into an organisation focused on continuous improvement. The role is split between the Hull site and other facilities across the Yorkshire region, requiring regular visibility across operational teams and locations. This is not a desk‑based strategy role. Success in the role will come from building relationships, being visible, engaging with people and creating a strong and positive safety culture across the business.
Responsibilities
* Leading improvements across the health and safety management system to ensure compliance and best practice across multiple sites.
* Embedding a proactive and positive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement and coaching.
* Conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Developing and delivering engaging health and safety training and awareness initiatives for employees and contractors.
* Investigating incidents, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions that support long‑term improvement.
* Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to influence positive behaviours and standards.
* Supporting the business in achieving and maintaining relevant health and safety accreditations and standards.
* Maintaining a strong presence across operational sites, ensuring health and safety remains visible, practical and people‑focused.
Qualifications
* A minimum NEBOSH General qualification, ideally with the postholder studying or already obtained a Diploma or Degree equivalent within HSE.
* Proven experience within a lead health and safety role such as Manager, Advisor, Specialist or similar.
* Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice.
* The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and prioritise effectively across multiple sites.
* A dynamic, engaging and energetic approach with the confidence to influence and motivate others.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* A proactive mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement and positive change.
* A clean driving licence with the flexibility to travel across multiple sites throughout Yorkshire, including both planned and unplanned visits.
* A hands‑on and visible approach, with a genuine passion for engaging with people and building a strong safety culture on‑site.
* All fast paced and operational environments will be considered, but a Facilities or logistics background could be advantageous.
Benefits and Package
* Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
* Employees and family members discounted scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Access to wellbeing programmes, training and development opportunities
* A supportive and inclusive working environment focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
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