Health & Safety Manager
Location: Nottinghamshire with travel to other sites
Reports to: Group Head of Health and Safety
Competitive basic + car + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our central Health & Safety team. In this key role, you will provide expert guidance and leadership to promote a safety-first culture across our business, moving beyond compliance to genuine care.
You will act as a trusted advisor and “critical friend” to operational teams, driving continuous improvement in safety standards and behaviours. This is a highly visible role requiring a strong on-site presence, working across shifts and departments to ensure safety is owned by everyone.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and promote a proactive, safety-first culture across assigned sites.
* Provide expert advice and support to operational management teams.
* Conduct regular safety walks, audits, and peer reviews across multiple locations.
* Investigate incidents, complete RIDDOR reporting, and drive corrective actions.
* Deliver and evaluate health and safety training, coaching teams at all levels.
* Ensure compliance with legislation, company policy, and best practice standards.
* Support continuous improvement through data analysis and risk-based decision-making.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships across all functions and sites.
About You
Essential:
* NEBOSH Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent).
* Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards).
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within operational environments, ideally food manufacturing, agriculture, or distribution.
* Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, RIDDOR, and auditing.
* Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
* Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with strong time management and autonomy.
* Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, document control systems).
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Desirable:
* Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 or equivalent).
* Experience with behavioural safety programmes and peer review processes.
* Background in the food sector
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
What can we offer you?
* Service Awards
* Enhanced paternity and maternity
* Free life insurance
* Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
* Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
* Discounted eggs and chicken
* A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
* Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
* Discounted Gym Memberships
* Free Eye Test every two years
* Discounted mobile phone contracts
* Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
* Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
* Wellness programme
* Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.