Role Purpose:The Health and Safety Manager provides advice and support to line management to ensure the company meets its legal duty of care to employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring a safe working environment. Reporting to the Regional Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, the role involves leading safety programs and implementing procedures to enhance compliance and reduce injuries.Key Responsibilities:1. Business Compliance: - Define the site vision for health and safety and align goals with corporate objectives. - Oversee health and safety audits, manage safety KPIs, and ensure regulatory compliance. - Maintain relationships with regulators and insurers to support cost reduction through effective safety management. - Manage fire protection and departmental budgets. - Coordinate compliance with health and safety legislation, group policies, and contractor management programs.2. Business Performance: - Provide H&S training for employees and contractors. - Develop and monitor an Annual Health and Safety Program with regional and plant leadership. - Drive safety performance through investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. - Engage employees with safety initiatives and ensure annual reviews of EHS Management Systems. - Support Capex project activities with H&S expertise.3. Cross-Functional: - Support EHS at other sites during absences or incidents. - Foster cross-functional partnerships to improve safety and employee engagement. - Report on safety programs and metrics to senior leadership. - Ensure group standards are communicated and embedded locally. - Support ISO requirements (14001 and 45001) and maintain the EHS Management System.Work Experience:- Extensive experience in safety management in industrial operations, including managing contractors and conducting behavioral safety audits.- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety regulations, EU safety directives, and ISO standards.- Experience in managing employee compensation claims, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.Education Requirements:- Degree-level qualification.- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent.Essential Skills and Capabilities:- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.- Ability to champion safety, influence stakeholders, and manage multiple projects.- Proficiency in computer skills, including Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.