Health & Safety Manager

Location: Oxfordshire

We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our occupational health & safety management system across retail stores, depots, and office locations. This is a pivotal role for a proactive professional who can combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and embedding a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) in line with legislation.
• Champion health & safety best practice across all sites, ensuring systems of work are robust and effective.
• Manage accident and incident reporting, ensuring investigations are thorough and corrective actions completed.
• Partner with property and facilities teams to oversee statutory testing, preventive maintenance, and audits.
• Lead site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with the audit calendar and legislative requirements.
• Support HR and training teams in the design and delivery of health & safety training programmes.
• Monitor KPIs, risk assessments, and claims data, producing monthly reports and driving continuous improvement.
• Implement awareness campaigns and clear communication to embed health & safety across all stakeholders.
• Manage insurance claims and introduce processes to mitigate risk exposure.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Health & Safety or NEBOSH Diploma (minimum), or working towards completion.
• Proven experience managing health & safety in a wholesale, retail, or multi‑site environment.
• Track record of managing systems to OHSAS 18001 standards (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong planning, organisation, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, make key decisions, and balance workload effectively.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and a pragmatic approach to risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Recognised training qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling Instructor, Fire Safety).
• Membership of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health).

What you’ll get

• £50,000 and benefits package.
• Hybrid working with flexibility across office and site locations.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications.
• A collaborative, people‑focused culture where safety and wellbeing are prioritised.

Why this role?

This is a chance to make a tangible impact by shaping health & safety standards across a diverse, multi‑site business. You’ll be empowered to lead change, influence culture, and ensure colleagues can thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Wholesale Food and Beverage