Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager (North)

We are a UK wide clothing and textile retailer with 1000 stores, Distribution centres in Cardiff, Wakefield, Seaham and Carlisle and administration centres in Cardiff, Wakefield and Carlisle. The successful candidate will report to the Group Company Secretary and will be expected to be mobile and largely field based to service a number of retail brands as required.

The base office will be Carlisle; however, other Northern locations will be considered for the right candidate.

This is a permanent, full-time position. There is a requirement to be away from home several nights per week and a full driving licence is essential.

The Health & Safety Manager will provide support, advice and training to colleagues in all areas and at all levels of the businesses and is expected to carry out in the region of 70 site audits per year, these will mainly be in retail stores but will also include Distribution Centres and office space.

This post is the first line contact with EHO’s, Fire Officers and other government agencies in the Health & Safety field. There is also a requirement to carry out post incident/accident investigation and to assist with the review and creation of safe systems of work and risk assessments.

Previous experience in retail or distribution is preferable; however, other candidates will be considered.

A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience is preferred or a person with retail or warehousing experience and the required Health and Safety qualifications.

Technical requirements: A sound knowledge and understanding of current health & safety legal requirements and the candidate should be a member of IOSH and hold the NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.

Competencies: The ability to communicate and negotiate with all levels of staff and management. A self-motivated individual with good report writing skills and a practical and commercial approach to applying Health and Safety legislation.

You need to be comfortable and competent with training others in health and safety topics.
You need to be able to deliver health and safety solutions in a commercial environment.
You need to be a committed team player.

A company car is provided with this role.

Closing date for applications: 30th May 2026

Internal Candidates - Please inform your Line Manager of your intention to apply