Health & Safety Manager – 45310

Position: Health & Safety Manager

Location: Christchurch office & manufacturing unit (with national travel to sites)

Salary: Up to 50,000 (up to 60,000 with Quality Management experience)

Benefits: Hybrid working, 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, salary–sacrifice pension

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Health and Safety Manager Required to join a growing, PE–backed business entering an exciting phase of expansion. They design, manufacture, and install temporary structures for major events (including Wimbledon, Ascot, Cheltenham), as well as additional spaces for warehousing and commercial use.

They are seeking a hands–on Health & Safety Manager to build and lead our H&S function. You'll develop our safety (and Quality, if applicable) systems, ensure compliance across our manufacturing and construction sites, lead audits, and produce essential documentation. This stand–alone role offers autonomy, hybrid working, and the chance to make a meaningful impact as we grow.

Job Overview

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Health & Safety management system from scratch, including supporting Quality processes if applicable.
• Oversee H&S compliance across manufacturing, construction, and installation activities for temporary structures.
• Write and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), lifting plans, and other safety–critical documentation.
• Lead internal and external audits, including ISO and CHAS.
• Deliver H&S training sessions, toolbox talks, and competency assessments.
• Chair H&S meetings and act as the key point of contact for all safety matters across the business.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring best practice is embedded in day–to–day operations.
• Conduct site inspections across multiple UK locations; ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Support the business through incident investigations, root cause analysis, reporting, and corrective action planning.
• Influence, coach, and partner with colleagues at all levels to improve safety behaviours and standards.

Job Requirements

• Significant experience in Construction (required) and other high–risk environments such as manufacturing.
• Experience working in a multi–site organisation.
• Previous SME experience, including setting up H&S functions, policies, and systems.
• Strong experience writing RAMs and Lift Plans.
• Confident leading H&S meetings, delivering training, and influencing at all levels.
• Relevant qualifications including NEBOSH and COSHH.
• Experience leading or managing ISO and CHAS audits.

Salary & Benefits

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary up to 50,000 (up to 60,000 with Quality Management experience)
• Monday to Friday – 37.5 hour week
• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week from home)
• Competitive holiday allowance (23 days + bank holidays)
• The opportunity to build a function, make an impact, and help shape the business as we grow
• Pension scheme