Job Description
A leading retailer, are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the Northern region.
This is a field-based role requiring regular travel across retail stores, distribution centres, and office locations.
The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and embedding a strong safety culture across the business. You will provide expert guidance, training, and support to colleagues at all levels.
Key aspects of the role include:
* Conducting approximately 70 site audits per year across retail, distribution, and office environments
* Acting as the primary contact for Environmental Health Officers, Fire Officers, and other regulatory bodies
* Leading post-incident and accident investigations
* Supporting the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Delivering engaging health & safety training across the business
* Providing practical, commercially focused health & safety solutions
This role requires regular travel and overnight stays several times per week.
About You
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within retail or distribution environments (though other backgrounds will be considered)
* Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience preferred, or relevant operational experience combined with H&S qualifications
* Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation
* IOSH membership and NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) essential
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Strong report writing and organisational skills
* Self-motivated with a practical, hands-on and commercial approach
* Confident delivering training and promoting best practice
* A collaborative team player
Competitive salary package plus car and the opportunity to work within a large, established retail organisation
Additional Requirements
* Full UK driving licence essential
* Flexibility to travel extensively and stay away from home when required