Health & Safety Compliance Manager

We are working with one of our long-standing clients , a highly regarded and established organisation based in Harrogate, who are looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Compliance professional .

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a varied, hands-on role , combining desk-based compliance and policy work with a strong presence across the site. You will work closely with the Estates Manager and wider teams to ensure Health & Safety standards, statutory requirements and compliance processes are maintained to a high standard.

The role

You will take responsibility for a broad range of Health & Safety compliance activities, including:

• Maintaining and reviewing Health & Safety policies, procedures and compliance systems.
• Ensuring statutory inspections, testing and servicing are completed and accurately recorded.
• Carrying out risk assessments, audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Supporting compliance across Fire Safety, Asbestos, Legionella, COSHH, CDM and contractor management .
• Maintaining central compliance records, registers and documentation.
• Monitoring actions arising from audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Supporting accident, incident and near-miss reporting, including RIDDOR.
• Working with departments and teams to ensure Health & Safety requirements are understood and implemented.
• Providing Health & Safety advice and guidance across the organisation.
• Delivering Health & Safety training and supporting the organisation's e-learning programme.
• Liaising with external Health & Safety specialists, contractors and relevant authorities.
• Supporting wider estates compliance, including vehicles, site security and events.
• Providing reports and updates to senior stakeholders and Health & Safety committees.

About you

You will have at least three years' recent and relevant Health & Safety experience , ideally within a complex or regulated environment, with a strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance.

We are looking for:

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 .
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, audits and compliance checks.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Health & Safety compliance portals.
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training to staff.
• A calm but assertive approach, with the ability to influence and encourage positive changes in Health & Safety behaviour.
• A self-motivated and accountable approach, with the ability to manage your own workload and adapt to change.

Desirable experience includes: Fire Safety, Legionella and Asbestos management, including experience acting as the Responsible Person; COSHH; ISI National Minimum Standards; and swimming pool safety/plant management, including a Small Pool Operators Certificate.

This role would suit someone who is practical, organised and confident , enjoys taking ownership and is equally comfortable managing compliance from the desk as they are getting out across site and working with people.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.