Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £49,878 - £56,202 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week
Permanent / Full-Time

ACS Staffing Solutions are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected education provider with the recruitment of a Health & Safety Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join a varied and dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The organisation operates across a wide range of specialist areas including agriculture, construction trades, arboriculture, sport, animal welfare, food and drink, alongside residential accommodation, commercial operations, extensive sports facilities, events, and a large farming estate.

Working in a standalone role and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across the organisation, working closely with both operational teams and industry specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and promoting a proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation
Providing expert Health & Safety advice and support to managers and staff
Ensuring compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and internal policies
Carrying out audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments
Monitoring accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate reporting and actions are completed
Supporting business continuity and emergency planning activities
Delivering Health & Safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks
Liaising with external agencies including HSE, Fire Authorities, insurers, and Environmental Health
Producing reports and compliance updates for senior leadership teams and committees
Supporting occupational health initiatives and wellbeing activities
Working collaboratively across multiple departments to drive continuous improvementThe Ideal Candidate:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
Previous experience within a similar Health & Safety role
Excellent working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
Experience delivering Health & Safety training and briefings
Strong report writing and investigation skills
Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confident IT user with strong administrative capability
Full UK driving licence
Proactive, approachable, and able to work independentlyDesirable:

IOSH or IIRSM membership
Experience within education, agricultural, industrial, or multi-site environments
Knowledge of environmental legislation
Experience liaising with external enforcement agenciesBenefits:

38 days annual leave including bank holidays
Up to 5 additional College closure days
Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contribution
Healthcare cash plan
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Discounted onsite gym membership
Discounted nursery fees
Free onsite parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
High Street discounts
Employee wellbeing programme and support services
Annual volunteering day
Ongoing CPD and professional development supportThis is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a highly respected organisation that genuinely values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement