Health & Safety Manager Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 benefits Location: Oxfordshire Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating a workplace where colleagues can grow, thrive, and feel safe. We are now seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our occupational health & safety management system across retail stores, depots, and office locations. This is a pivotal role for a proactive professional who can combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and embedding a strong safety culture across the organisation. Key Responsibilities * Design, implement, and maintain the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) in line with legislation. * Champion health & safety best practice across all sites, ensuring systems of work are robust and effective. * Manage accident and incident reporting, ensuring investigations are thorough and corrective actions completed. * Partner with property and facilities teams to oversee statutory testing, preventive maintenance, and audits. * Lead site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with the audit calendar and legislative requirements. * Support HR and training teams in the design and delivery of health & safety training programmes. * Monitor KPIs, risk assessments, and claims data, producing monthly reports and driving continuous improvement. * Implement awareness campaigns and clear communication to embed health & safety across all stakeholders. * Manage insurance claims and introduce processes to mitigate risk exposure. What we’re looking for * Degree in Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma (minimum), or working towards completion. * Proven experience managing health & safety in a wholesale, retail, or multi‑site environment. * Track record of managing systems to OHSAS 18001 standards (or equivalent). * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. * Strong planning, organisation, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail. * Ability to work independently, make key decisions, and balance workload effectively. * Integrity, confidentiality, and a pragmatic approach to risk management. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Desirable: * Recognised training qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling Instructor, Fire Safety). * Membership of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health). What you’ll get * £55,000 - £60,000 and benefits package. * Hybrid working with flexibility across office and site locations. * Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications. * A collaborative, people‑focused culture where safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Why this role? This is a chance to make a tangible impact by shaping health & safety standards across a diverse, multi‑site business. You’ll be empowered to lead change, influence culture, and ensure colleagues can thrive in a safe, supportive environment