Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 plus benefits
Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Are you ready to lead safety standards in high-risk environments, ensuring the wellbeing of all personnel engaged in confined space operations?

Do you have a passion for developing robust procedures and fostering a safety-first culture across technical teams?

We are partnering with a specialist confined space and high-risk rescue provider operating across the UK. The organisation supports clients across utilities, water, energy, waste-to-energy and industrial sectors, delivering both planned rescue cover and emergency response services. With a highly experienced workforce and a strong reputation for operational excellence, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth and investment.

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to oversee all activities and safety compliance within this dynamic organisation. This senior role is instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager:

• Lead and oversee all rescue activities across the organisation, ensuring safety protocols are met.
• Develop and review technical risk assessments, method statements, and emergency rescue plans.
• Ensure staff training, certification, and competency are maintained at the highest levels.
• Conduct regular audits to monitor ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, supporting business growth and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven leadership and management experience within a health and safety role
• Experience in high-risk or industrial environments, for example civils, utilities, manufacturing, heavy industry
• Strong understanding of health and safety management systems and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing and engaging with teams and stakeholders

This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated, safety-focused organisation, offering long-term career development and the chance to lead safety initiatives within a growing and evolving business. For further information and to apply please contact Michael Colton on .