Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join our Site Services team here in South Shields. As Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. The role ensures compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, reduces workplace risks, and promotes a strong safety culture across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and delivering the Health & Safety global strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversight of H&S governance framework, including reporting to the Board or Executive Team.
• Responsibility for setting KPIs and performance metrics for health and safety.
• Accountability for managing the H&S budget and ensuring adequate resources for compliance and improvement.
• Responsibility for emergency planning and business continuity from a health and safety perspective.
• Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures and systems. Driving innovation in safety practices and benchmarking against industry best practice.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and industry health and safety regulations.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Operations) and external bodies beyond regulators, such as industry forums.
• Liaising with Local Authorities, Agencies, Insurers and Consultants on matters where external expert advice is required.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits and workplace inspections.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses. Prepare reports and recommend corrective actions accordingly.
• Educate and deliver training to employees on health and safety, including but not limited to inductions and toolbox talks.
• Using data insights to predict and prevent risks, not just react to incidents. Monitor and evaluate safety performance and prepare reports for senior management.
• Advise management and employees on health and safety matters.
• Maintain records of incidents, risk assessments, training, and safety documentation.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, external auditors and insurers as required.
• Fire Safety Management across the Barbour Estate.
• Contractor Management.
• Waste Management ensuring procedures are in place to dispose of all waste including hazardous materials etc. in order to comply with all waste regulations.
• Responsibility for emergency planning and business continuity from a health and safety perspective. Respond to emergencies and urgent issues at company premises.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, asbestos, noise, hazardous substances, machinery and equipment.
• Lead and develop a health & safety team, including capability building.
• Promote continuous improvement and a positive health and safety culture.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• Professional health and safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a health and safety management role
• Ability to use H&S software systems and analyse data for trends and predictive insights
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
• Confident in delivering training and presentations
• Demonstration of behaviours consistent with the Barbour Values (working together, delivering quality and acting with integrity and respecting others).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficient in report writing and documentation

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.