Are you ready to take full ownership of Health and Safety in a company where you are working for a company truly invested in health and safety?
We’re thrilled to be working with a National Food Manufacturing business based in Holton looking for a Head of Health and Safety to drive the safety culture forward. This is a crucial role in the company that’s aims are to puts safety as the priority of everything they do, with supportive backing from the senior leadership team working alongside an established safety team.
As the Head of Health and Safety, you’ll be the driving force for the Health and Safety strategy across the site, and you will be in a hands-on operational role promoting the best practices and building a proactive safety culture across the sites.
Head of Health and Safety – Holton – Food Manufacturing – £65,000 - £75,000 + Package
Why Join This Business?
Be a part of a company that has a strong people focus and culture
The company have recently made big financial investments to the site, and this is only the beginning
You’ll have the opportunity to lead the safety strategy, with full support from the Senior Leadership Team.
Reporting into a dedicated Site Director, who holds a strong focus on people and employees
Working as part of a supportive team with an established business who have plans to grow even further
The role will provide flexible working hours to help increase your work life balance
This position comes with a positive mix between operational and strategic HSE management in a fast-paced environment Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the company’s Health and Safety function across the site
Drive cultural change by engaging teams and promoting ownership of safety.
Develop and roll out site-wide and business-wide HSE strategies.
Foster a strong working relationship with the senior leadership team and workforce.
Must be comfortable with being visible and operational throughout the location and have a behavioural approach to safety
Provide professional health and safety technical support and advice to the business, developing and delivering the strategic business objectives to drive success through learning and development, leadership and Health and Safety strategies.
Must be able to work autonomously and be comfortable with the challenges on site with the variation of risks What We're Looking For
NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma preferred)
4 years+ in a Health and Safety role
Proven experience in Manufacturing or Food industry or similar environment
Background within environmental matters will be beneficial or environmental certificates
Excellent communication and engagement skills
Food safety qualifications are desirable