At Wynnstay, safety sits above everything we do. We operate across manufacturing, logistics and retail environments where our colleagues, customers and partners rely on us to operate safely, consistently and responsibly.
The Group Head of Health & Safety will lead the development and delivery of a clear, robust and practical Health & Safety approach across the Group, ensuring that no colleague, customer, contractor or visitor is ever unsafe in any of our sites, stores or vehicles. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for how safety is governed, embedded and delivered day to day. The role will bring consistency across a diverse, multi‑site operation, strengthen leadership capability, and ensure that Health & Safety is not just compliant, but a visible and lived part of how Wynnstay operates.
Working across retail, manufacturing, logistics and third‑party operations, the role will ensure strong systems, clear standards and disciplined execution, while building a culture where safety is owned by leaders and understood by everyone.
Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver Wynnstay's Group‑wide Health & Safety strategy across retail, manufacturing and logistics operations
* Establish strong governance, standards and reporting to ensure compliance and clear visibility of risk and performance
* Create a consistent Health & Safety framework across all sites, including third‑party operations
* Drive proactive risk management through robust systems, data insights and continuous improvement
* Oversee incident reporting, investigations and learning to strengthen safety performance
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and customer requirements
* Lead external relationships with regulators, insurers and advisors
* Embed and continuously improve the Group Safety Management System
* Partner with operational and People teams to support safety, wellbeing and operational efficiency
* Provide oversight of high‑risk activities and business continuity planning
* Build capability by coaching leaders and embedding ownership of safety at all levels
* Foster a culture where safety is a visible, shared responsibility across the business.
What we're looking for:
Essential
* Strong experience leading Health & Safety in a multi‑site, operational environment
* Deep understanding of Health & Safety governance, systems and regulatory requirements (e.g. HSG65, ISO standards)
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consistency across complex operations
* Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate data into insight and action
* Experience operating in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture or a similarly operational environment
* Minimum 7-10 years in health & safety leadership roles, ideally within agriculture, animal nutrition, or manufacturing
* Degree in a relevant health & safety discipline (e.g., Agriculture, Animal Science, Food Technology, or Engineering) or NEBOSH National Diploma Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Desirable
* Experience in agriculture, animal nutrition or related sectors
* Experience working in a PLC or similarly structured organisation
* Experience managing external regulatory relationships and audits
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* 4% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance after probation period
* 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays
* Wynnstay Colleague Discount programme
* Company Profit Related Performance Bonus
* Opportunity to join a supportive, values‑led organisation with a turnover of over £583 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide
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