Health & Safety Manager
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Travel: UK & European Remit
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established international organisation seeking an experienced and commercially minded Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of its health and safety function across UK and European operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior H&S professional looking to take on a business-wide leadership position, with responsibility for developing strategy, driving compliance and improving health and safety standards across multiple locations.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement, working closely with Directors, senior management and operational teams.
Based preferably in Glasgow, the position involves regular UK travel and some involvement in European operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Take overall responsibility for the organisation's H&S strategy, policies, procedures and management systems.
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Develop and implement H&S objectives, driving continuous improvement across the business.
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Provide expert health and safety advice to Directors, senior management and operational teams.
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Oversee compliance across multiple locations, including internal audits, risk assessments and assurance activities.
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Lead accident and incident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting and corrective actions.
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Manage workplace risks, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, working at height and contractor activities.
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Monitor third-party contractors and external service providers to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
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Identify training requirements and develop H&S awareness and competence across the organisation.
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Produce H&S performance reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
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Support European operations, coordinating with local specialists where required and ensuring legislative compliance.
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced health and safety professional who can demonstrate:
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NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
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CMIOSH, or Graduate IOSH membership working towards chartership.
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Significant H&S experience within a multi-site or complex operational environment.
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Proven experience developing and implementing H&S strategies, policies and management systems.
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Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations, RIDDOR and fire safety.
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Experience conducting audits, managing compliance programmes and leading incident investigations.
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Recognised auditing qualification or demonstrable lead-auditor experience, ideally ISO 45001.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Experience supporting European operations, ISO 14001 management systems or additional fire safety/environmental qualifications would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
This is an opportunity to take full ownership of an organisation-wide health and safety function, working directly with senior leadership and influencing H&S standards across UK and European operations.
The position offers a varied mix of strategic and operational responsibilities, considerable autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the organisation's safety culture.
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, dependent on experience.
Apply
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a senior position offering autonomy, strategic responsibility and exposure to international operations, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity