The Company Our client is a market leader in the FMCG sector, a period of growth has led to their requirement for a Group Health and Safety Manager. The Role * Involves travel across 4 sites mainly in the North East but 1 in Yorkshire. * In the main you will be based in the Stanley site, no hybrid working. * Ensure that all health and safety polices, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated. * Ensure the Group of Companies meets is statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work-including statutory training and reporting. * Point of contact/liaise with the relevant statutory bodies (such as HSE, Fire and Rescue). * Coach, mentor and encourage Departmental Managers to be responsible for safety, in the first instance of their sections. * Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments and COSHH records for all work equipment, operations and premises. * Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and that recommended improvements are implemented, as well as keeping all necessary documentation. * Monitor incidents statistics, identify trends and produce reports for staff at all levels. * Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, risk assessment and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities. * Coordinate the development of health and safety polices, systems of work and procedures. * Support various audits across the groups such as customer and regulatory inspections. * Manage and advise the agenda for, chair and formulate / distribute minutes of the H ans S Committee meetings. Ensure that all action points are completed within deadlines. * Coordinate and champion safety improvement projects. * Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety and welfare at work legislation and communicate the relevant changes to the business. * Provide regular reports to the Directors/Senior Leadership Team on relevant health and safety activities, KPIs and the health and safety performance. The Person * Will have experience in a similar role. * Candidates are required to be the expert in their field, therefore should be qualified as a minimum to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. * Beneficial evidence of CPD and TechIOSH membership of IOSH. * Travel to sites is required, therefore applicants must have full driving licence. * Experience of environmental, health and safety management in a similar organisation. * Internal auditing experience. * Good understanding of health and safety legal obligations. The Benefits * You will be working for a well-established growing employer. * An excellent salary. * A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment. * The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices