About the role

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone and build a better life for all. Within our Schools & Universities segment, this means creating safe, high-quality environments where students and communities can thrive.

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to help us deliver this ambition. This is a highly influential role where you will work in partnership with operational teams to drive a strong, proactive safety culture, with a particular focus on food safety excellence.

You will:

• Lead food safety strategy, with a focus on allergen management, compliance, and due diligence
• Take ownership of food safety incident management, ensuring robust investigation, reporting, and learning
• Support operational teams to meet and exceed legislative and internal safety standards
• Drive engagement and continuous improvement through training, communication, and collaboration
• Analyse safety data and trends to identify risk and inform proactive interventions
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including external partners
• Undertake regular travel to sites, providing hands-on support, guidance, and assurance

What We’re Looking For

• Level 4 Food Safety qualification (essential)
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience in food safety within catering, hospitality, or contract services environments
• Strong knowledge of UK food safety legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience of incident investigation and driving corrective actions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and IT capability, including Excel
• Comfortable with some travel and working across multiple locations

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you, acts with purpose, and supports your development.

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Flexible benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A collaborative and values-driven working environment

Inclusion at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with strong food safety expertise and are motivated to make a positive difference, we would like to hear from you.

Please note: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

For more information, download the job description or benefits brochure from the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers site.