Health and Safety Systems Manager / Health and Safety Systems Manageress

Company Overview

W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering is partnering with a market-leading manufacturing business that operates across two sites in Derbyshire. As the organization continues to invest in its people, systems, and operational excellence, they are now seeking a Health & Safety Systems Manager to join their safety leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and logical Health & Safety professional who enjoys building robust management systems, driving compliance, and ensuring best practice standards are embedded throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across both manufacturing facilities.

The Role

W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering is searching for an experienced Health & Safety Systems Manager to oversee the organization's Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems across two manufacturing sites in Derbyshire. This role is heavily focused on systems, governance, compliance, auditing, and accreditations rather than day-to-day operational safety management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and continuously improving ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Supporting external accreditation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Manage document control processes, policies, procedures, and system updates.
• Coordinate and lead external accreditation audits and surveillance visits.
• Develop and execute comprehensive internal audit programs.
• Track non-conformances, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Produce HSE performance reports, KPI dashboards, and compliance updates.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, leadership, and external auditors.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
• Proven experience managing Health & Safety Management Systems within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience leading external accreditation audits and maintaining management systems.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organized approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desirable:
  • IOSH Chartered Membership or working towards Chartered status.
  • Multi-site manufacturing experience.
  • Knowledge of integrated management systems.

What's on Offer

• £55,000 plus benefits.
• Opportunity to join a growing and investing manufacturing organization.
• Multi-site responsibility with genuine influence across the business.
• A role focused on driving best-in-class Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Support from an experienced leadership team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.