Group Head of Health and Safety

Group Head of Health and Safety | Corby | ~£90,000 + Car Allowance & Additional Benefits

Are you ready for your next leadership challenge with a historic, nationally recognised food manufacturer? Do you thrive in roles that combine strategic leadership with hands‑on execution? Are you eager to lead impactful initiatives in a company that fully supports and invests in a strong safety culture? If these questions strike a chord, you might be interested in the Group Head of Health and Safety role in the Corby area.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead safety initiatives across various sites and make a significant impact within a leading brand in the food manufacturing space.

• Leading the group Health and Safety strategy across all sites, setting clear standards and supporting site managers and general managers.
• Driving a consistent safety culture, improving behaviours and making sure each site follows the same way of working.
• Giving confident guidance to senior leaders and the board, using data and insight to show risk, performance and priorities.
• Making sure the group meets legal duties, internal policies and external audit requirements, including ISO 45001.
• Being a visible leader across all locations, overseeing major incidents, investigations and improvement plans to raise performance.

• Strong experience in food manufacturing and leading safety across multiple sites.
• A NEBOSH Diploma and membership of IOSH, with solid knowledge of UK legislation.
• Confidence to work with senior leaders, challenge when needed and give clear direction.
• A track record of driving cultural and behavioural change and unifying site team.
• IEMA membership and knowledge around environment and sustainability legislation is desirable.

• A senior position leading H&S across five varied sites with real influence at board level.
• A chance to shape culture, bring the group together and set a clear long‑term strategy.
• Regular time on site, strong visibility and support from the head of manufacturing.
• A salary of circa £90,000, plus a £6,000 car allowance, pension, private medical and bonus.
• Good job security in a stable, family‑focused business with strong retention.

This is a great opportunity to work for a leading food manufacturing company, leading a team of safety professionals and reporting directly senior leadership. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Ben Francis on .