Health & Safety Officer
Manchester
Salary: £50,000-£60,000
Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional ready to take ownership of a high-hazard, COMAH-regulated environment?
We are partnering with a leading industrial organisation to recruit a Health and Safety Officer to lead and develop site-wide Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental strategy. This is a key role, responsible for ensuring compliance, driving a strong safety culture, and embedding practical, risk-based processes across operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the site Health and Safety strategy aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements
* Ensure compliance with COMAH, COSHH, environmental permits and UK legislation
* Act as the primary interface with regulatory bodies including HSE and the Environment Agency
* Oversee risk management processes including COSHH, TBRA and human factors integration
* Drive continuous improvement in process safety, operational controls and environmental performance
* Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented
* Manage and develop the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
* Support CAPEX projects, contractor management and safe delivery of site initiatives
* Promote a positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation
About You
* Proven experience in a Health and Safety role within a COMAH or high-risk industrial environment
* Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and safety legislation
* Experience managing ISO-aligned management systems and audit processes
* Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change
* Practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to embed systems into day‑to‑day operations
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to lead H&S within a complex, high-impact operational environment
* Visible role within the senior leadership team
* Ability to shape strategy and influence business-wide decision making
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