Health & Safety Manager

Salary:£50,000 per annum (£24.03 per hour based on 40 hours per week)

Contract: 3-month temporary assignment with potential to become permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Hewett Recruitment is delighted to be working with a prestigious client in Bewdley to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for all health, safety, and welfare matters for staff and guests, ensuring the organisation complies with statutory obligations and creates a safe environment for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership:

- Overall responsibility and compliance for the site's H&S matters

- Proactively keep up to date with HSE and UK/EU legislation, case law, and industry best practice

- Advise senior leadership on all aspects of H&S, including incident reporting and preventative methods

- Implement and amend policies and procedures in line with H&S requirements

Risk Management & Compliance:

- Work collaboratively with management teams to ensure all Risk Assessments are conducted as required by legislation (chemicals, manual handling, lone working, pregnant workers, young workers, etc.)

- Manage review processes for all H&S procedures, processes, and documentation

- Ensure annual and routine H&S audits and safety checks are completed to required standards

- Advise on PPE requirements and usage across all departments

Training & Development:

- Organise and conduct relevant H&S training for all staff (induction training, first aid, fire safety, IOSH)

- Line manage the First Aid team, ensuring professional and timely service delivery

- Work with management teams to review department policies, procedures, checks, and records

Investigation & Reporting:

- Carry out investigations into all accidents and near misses

- Work with relevant officers to investigate complaint-related legal proceedings

- Liaise with H&S authorities including Insurers, HSE, and Local Authorities

- Compile comprehensive case files and provide detailed reports to senior management

Operational Safety:

- Ensure all required safety equipment is appropriately placed, well-stocked, and operating effectively

- Work with contractors to ensure adherence to H&S policies and procedures

- Monitor and manage safety across a large, multi-faceted site including public-facing areas

Essential Qualifications:

- Relevant qualification in occupational health and safety (Masters, NVQ, BSc, or NEBOSH National Diploma)

Essential Experience:

- Previous experience in a similar role responsible for health and safety across a large site with significant headcount

- Demonstrable experience of proactive H&S management, anticipating and investigating risks and hazards to generate effective solutions

Desirable Experience:

- Experience in the leisure and tourism industry

Essential Skills:

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to build relationships across all levels

- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and record-keeping skills

- Effective time management and ability to identify and act on emerging priorities

- Excellent investigative skills with discretion and sensitivity

- Flexible and innovative approach that generates effective solutions

- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

What's On Offer

- Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

- 3-month temporary contract with genuine opportunity to become permanent

- Immediate start available

- Opportunity to make a real impact on safety culture and standards

- Professional development opportunities

If you have relevant experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career, we would be very keen to speak with you.