Health & Safety Manager (HSE Manager)
Department: Health & Safety
Reports to: Managing Director
Hours: 40 hours per week (rota basis, including weekends & bank holidays)
£45-50K Per annum
31 Days holiday ( Inc Bank holidays)
5/7 to cover operational needs
Long service awards - 5+ Years service
Social events x4 per year
Pension contribution 8% from the company 5% Employee
24/7 EAP Helpline
24/7 GP Helpline
PMI
Death in service x3 salary
Discounts for High street shops via app
Free entry to all parks
Star Awards
Discounts of F&B during shifts
plus an array of other benefits
We need someone with energy and enthusiasm, credible with excellent communication skills who can assess HSE risks, gaps and provide workable solutions- Candidates who can make HSE something staff want to be engaged in rather than feelt hey have to be.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take full responsibility for all health, safety and welfare matters across a large, complex visitor attraction site. This role ensures full statutory compliance while creating a safe environment for employees, contractors and guests.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all health, safety and welfare compliance across the site.
* Ensure adherence to UK/EU legislation, case law and industry best practice.
* Develop, implement and regularly review H&S policies, procedures and systems.
* Advise Directors and senior management on H&S strategy, incident reporting and preventative actions.
* Conduct and oversee risk assessments (including COSHH, manual handling, lone working, animal risks, young workers, pregnant workers and contractors).
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; report findings with corrective actions.
* Manage all H&S audits, inspections and compliance checks, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
* Oversee safety equipment provision and maintenance (e.g., alarms, extinguishers, ladders, first aid supplies).
* Advise on and monitor PPE requirements and compliance.
* Deliver and coordinate H&S training (induction, first aid, fire safety, IOSH, etc.).
* Line manage the First Aid Team to ensure professional and timely support.
* Liaise with insurers, HSE and local authorities as required.
* Manage contractor safety compliance and documentation.
* Support legal and insurance case preparation relating to guest or employee incidents.
* Promote a proactive safety culture across all departments.
* Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and standards.
Essential Qualifications
* Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ, BSc, MSc or equivalent).
Essential Experience
* Proven experience managing H&S across a large, high-footfall site.
* Demonstrable experience of proactive risk management and incident investigation.
* Experience advising senior leadership teams.
Desirable: Experience within leisure, tourism or visitor attractions.
Key Skills
* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and compliance frameworks.
* Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
* Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement ability.
* High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
* Ability to influence, lead and build a positive safety culture.
* Effective time management and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
* Professional, discreet and solutions-focused approach.
Additional Information
* This is a 365-day operation; weekend and bank holiday working is required on a rota basis.
* The role may involve visible presence on site; a professional and guest-focused manner is essential at all times.