Health and Safety Manager Job at Cranleigh STEM (Warwick)

Health and Safety Manager

Cranleigh STEM

Location:
United Kingdom , Warwick

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are supporting a well-established and innovative organisation in Warwick with the appointment of an experienced Health and Safety Manager. This is a key leadership role within a technically advanced environment, offering the opportunity to further enhance and embed a mature health and safety culture across the business. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive and pragmatic health and safety service, ensuring continued statutory compliance and the ongoing development of best practice. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this individual will operate both strategically and operationally, contributing at Board level while maintaining a visible presence across site activities. This role reports to a senior director and requires the confidence and capability to work autonomously within an agreed framework.

Job Responsibility:

Support the delivery of business objectives through the provision of a proactive and effective health and safety function
Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters, providing practical advice and guidance to directors, managers and employees
Monitor legislative developments and advise senior leadership on required updates or improvements
Review, update and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and management systems in line with current UK legislation
Develop and report on relevant health and safety KPIs, presenting updates at senior leadership meetings
Lead agreed health and safety improvement initiatives and projects
Implement and manage a structured internal audit programme to ensure ongoing compliance
Prepare and review risk assessments and Safe Working Procedures (SWPs) covering operational activities, including workshop environments, machinery, COSHH, fire safety, DSE, and lone or remote working
Recommend and monitor appropriate control measures and corrective actions
Undertake regular site inspections and behavioural safety observations
Liaise with external advisors and support external audits and inspections as required
Take day-to-day responsibility for key health and safety areas, including accident reporting, hazardous waste, COSHH management, machine safety, fire safety, first aid and occupational health arrangements
Coordinate contractor compliance and permit-to-work systems in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Oversee statutory inspections and health surveillance activities (e.g. LEV, noise and air quality monitoring)
Maintain accurate records relating to training, PPE issuance, equipment servicing and safety data sheets
Ensure suitable visitor safety arrangements and briefings are in place
Deliver health and safety inductions and awareness sessions
Ensure employees receive appropriate training prior to undertaking higher-risk tasks
Maintain training records and support ongoing competence development
Engage with project and operational leads to embed health and safety considerations into planning and delivery stages
Contribute to the preparation and management of the annual health and safety budget
Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership, including recommendations for continuous improvement

Requirements:

Strong and current knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and management systems
Significant experience in a senior health and safety role within a complex operational environment
Demonstrable experience of implementing and improving health and safety frameworks
Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
Strong project management and organisational capability
Self-directed, proactive and solutions-oriented
Credible communicator, comfortable delivering clear and balanced messages
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
NEBOSH General (essential)
Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification (advantageous)
Professional membership of IOSH (Chartered status advantageous)

Nice to have:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification
Professional membership of IOSH (Chartered status)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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