HSE Manager
Bewdley
Health & Safety Manager (HSE Manager)
 Department: Health & Safety
Reports to: Managing Director
Hours: 40 hours per week (rota basis, including weekends & bank holidays)
£45-50K Per annum
31 Days holiday ( Inc Bank holidays)Â
5/7 to cover operational needs
Long service awards - 5+ Years service
Social events x4 per year
Pension contribution 8% from the company 5% Employee
24/7 EAP Helpline
24/7 GP Helpline
PMIÂ
Death in service x3 salaryÂ
Discounts for High street shops via app
Free entry to all parks
Star Awards
Discounts of F&B during shiftsÂ
plus an array of other benefitsÂ
We need someone with energy and enthusiasm , credible with excellent communication skills who can assess HSE risks, gaps and provide workable solutions- Candidates who can make HSE something staff want to be engaged in rather than feelt hey have to be.Â
About the RoleÂ
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take full responsibility for all health, safety and welfare matters across a large, complex visitor attraction site. This role ensures full statutory compliance while creating a safe environment for employees, contractors and guests.
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 Key ResponsibilitiesÂ
- Â Lead and manage all health, safety and welfare compliance across the site.
- Â Ensure adherence to UK/EU legislation, case law and industry best practice.
- Â Develop, implement and regularly review H&S policies, procedures and systems.
- Â Advise Directors and senior management on H&S strategy, incident reporting and preventative actions.
- Â Conduct and oversee risk assessments (including COSHH, manual handling, lone working, animal risks, young workers, pregnant workers and contractors).
- Â Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; report findings with corrective actions.
- Â Manage all H&S audits, inspections and compliance checks, producing detailed reports and recommendations.
- Â Oversee safety equipment provision and maintenance (e.g., alarms, extinguishers, ladders, first aid supplies).
- Â Advise on and monitor PPE requirements and compliance.
- Â Deliver and coordinate H&S training (induction, first aid, fire safety, IOSH, etc.).
- Â Line manage the First Aid Team to ensure professional and timely support.
- Â Liaise with insurers, HSE and local authorities as required.
- Â Manage contractor safety compliance and documentation.
- Â Support legal and insurance case preparation relating to guest or employee incidents.
- Â Promote a proactive safety culture across all departments.
- Â Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and standards.
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 Essential QualificationsÂ
- Â Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ, BSc, MSc or equivalent).
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 Essential ExperienceÂ
- Â Proven experience managing H&S across a large, high-footfall site.
- Â Demonstrable experience of proactive risk management and incident investigation.
- Â Experience advising senior leadership teams.
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Desirable: Experience within leisure, tourism or visitor attractions.
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 Key SkillsÂ
- Â Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and compliance frameworks.
- Â Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
- Â Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement ability.
- Â High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Â Ability to influence, lead and build a positive safety culture.
- Â Effective time management and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Â Professional, discreet and solutions-focused approach.
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 Additional InformationÂ
- Â This is a 365-day operation; weekend and bank holiday working is required on a rota basis.
- Â The role may involve visible presence on site; a professional and guest-focused manner is essential at all times.
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Recruiter: Pertemps - Tamworth Commercial
Salary: £50,000 Per Annum
Reference: 063106659