Health & Safety Manager
Location: Warwickshire
Job type: Permanent
Contact: Charlie Irish
OH Medical is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a forward‑thinking business based in Warwick. This role offers an opportunity for a confident and knowledgeable H&S professional to assume a standalone position with real influence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Board in delivering business objectives through an effective and compliant health & safety function.
* Act as the first point of contact for all health & safety queries across the organisation.
* Provide professional advice and guidance to Directors, Managers and employees in line with company policies and procedures.
* Keep up to date with changes in legislation, innovation and best practice, advising senior leadership accordingly.
* Review, update and implement health & safety policies and associated documentation.
* Monitor health & safety KPIs and prepare monthly management reports for Board meetings.
* Lead on agreed health & safety projects and improvement initiatives.
* Carry out audits and compliance monitoring across all relevant areas of the business.
* Create, review and update risk assessments, safe working procedures and other risk management documentation.
* Recommend and implement suitable control measures and corrective actions.
* Take day‑to‑day responsibility for areas including accident reporting, COSHH, waste, machine safety, fire safety, DSE, first aid and travel risk.
* Manage hazardous waste arrangements with approved contractors.
* Support fire safety compliance, including drills, alarm testing and liaison with fire marshals.
* Deliver health & safety training sessions, inductions and awareness initiatives for staff.
* Maintain accurate training records and update internal databases.
* Support contractor management and permit‑to‑work processes on site.
* Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of the company’s health & safety management systems.
* Contribute to budget planning and manage spend within agreed limits.
* Liaise with external advisors and support external audits and inspections.
* Oversee the purchase, issue and recording of PPE.
* Approve COSHH‑related purchases and maintain Safety Data Sheets in line with policy.
* Maintain servicing, inspection and maintenance records for equipment and machinery.
* Coordinate external inspections and health surveillance activity where required.
* Ensure health & safety information held on internal systems and intranet pages is accurate and up to date.
* Maintain both electronic and hard‑copy health & safety records.
Candidate Requirements
* Extensive knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and effective management systems.
* Significant senior‑level health & safety experience.
* Proven experience of driving improvements and implementing practical solutions.
* Strong communication skills, with experience of presenting and reporting at Board level.
* Ability to manage projects, priorities and deadlines effectively.
* Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Able to influence and communicate with a highly skilled and professional workforce.
* Comfortable delivering both positive feedback and challenging messages when required.
* Able to work on own initiative and contribute new ideas.
* Excellent planning, organisation and coordination skills.
* High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate reports and records.
* IT literate, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Relevant degree, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
* NEBOSH qualification essential.
About You
To be considered, you will need to be an experienced health & safety professional with strong knowledge of UK legislation and practical experience of managing and improving H&S systems in a business environment. You should be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and technically skilled employees alike, with the ability to influence, challenge and support where needed. This role requires someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working independently while delivering against deadlines and agreed objectives.
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