Health and Safety Manager (HSE Manager)
 Department: Health and Safety

Reports to: Managing Director

Hours: 40 hours per week (rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays)
£45-50K Per annum
31 Days holiday ( Inc Bank holidays) 
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
PMI 
Death in service x3 salary 
Discounts for High street shops via app
Free entry to all parks
Star Awards
Discounts of FandB during shifts 
plus an array of other benefits 

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. 

About the Role 
We are seeking an experienced Health and 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.

 
 Key Responsibilities 

-  Lead and manage all health, safety and welfare compliance across the site.

-  Ensure adherence to UK/EU legislation, case law and industry best practice.

-  Develop, implement and regularly review HandS policies, procedures and systems.

-  Advise Directors and senior management on HandS strategy, incident reporting and preventative actions.

-  Conduct and oversee risk assessments (including COSHH, manual handling, lone working, animal risks, young workers, pregnant workers and contractors).

-  Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; report findings with corrective actions.

-  Manage all HandS audits, inspections and compliance checks, producing detailed reports and recommendations.

-  Oversee safety equipment provision and maintenance (e.g., alarms, extinguishers, ladders, first aid supplies).

-  Advise on and monitor PPE requirements and compliance.

-  Deliver and coordinate HandS training (induction, first aid, fire safety, IOSH, etc.).

-  Line manage the First Aid Team to ensure professional and timely support.

-  Liaise with insurers, HSE and local authorities as required.

-  Manage contractor safety compliance and documentation.

-  Support legal and insurance case preparation relating to guest or employee incidents.

-  Promote a proactive safety culture across all departments.

-  Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and standards.

 

 
 Essential Qualifications 

-  Recognised Health and Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ, BSc, MSc or equivalent).

 

 
 Essential Experience 

-  Proven experience managing HandS across a large, high-footfall site.

-  Demonstrable experience of proactive risk management and incident investigation.

-  Experience advising senior leadership teams.

 

 
Desirable: Experience within leisure, tourism or visitor attractions.

 
 Key Skills 

-  Strong knowledge of UK HandS legislation and compliance frameworks.

-  Excellent investigative and analytical skills.

-  Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement ability.

-  High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

-  Ability to influence, lead and build a positive safety culture.

-  Effective time management and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

-  Professional, discreet and solutions-focused approach.

 

 
 Additional Information 

-  This is a 365-day operation; weekend and bank holiday working is required on a rota basis.

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