Safety Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Safety Manager to join our Safety team and act as a visible ambassador for safety across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence food safety and health & safety standards, performance, and culture across a multi-site operation.

You’ll be at the heart of safety communications, supporting sites, analysing data, and driving continuous improvement, helping to ensure our teams operate safely, compliantly, and confidently every day.

This role will be based at either our Macclesfield or London office, depending on the successful candidate’s location, with some travel to sites.

• Acting as the primary point of contact for all food safety and health & safety queries from sites
• Managing incoming safety reports, prioritising actions, escalating critical issues, and ensuring timely closure
• Maintaining accurate safety documentation and records
• Building strong, positive relationships across multiple levels of the business
• Supporting sites via Teams calls, providing practical guidance and problem-solving support
• Supporting the design, rollout, and monitoring of food safety and health & safety systems
• Analysing safety data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Creating and delivering clear, engaging presentations for internal stakeholders
• Supporting and delivering training initiatives, coaching teams to improve safety performance
• Contributing to continuous improvement of safety processes and reporting systems

Working pattern: Monday to Friday | 9am-5pm | Office hybrid working with some travel to sites.

• 5+ years’ experience in multi-site food safety and/or health & safety management, ideally within catering or food service environments
• Strong working knowledge of food safety standards and health & safety legislation
• Experience managing incidents, investigations, audits, and inspections
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• Experience designing, delivering, and managing training programmes
• Proven ability to self‑manage with a strong compliance‑focused mindset
• Experience managing or leading a team
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• A full UK driving licence (for occasional site visits)
• IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Level 4 Food Safety
• Level 4 HACCP
• ISO auditing and/or environmental management experience
• Train‑the‑Trainer accreditation

• Free, tasty meals – Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working – including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind – generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more.
• Leave for life’s important moments – whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time – paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow – career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security – pension schemes and life assurance.
• Drive in Style – Enjoy a company car or car allowance

One small thing— we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

We’re a people‑first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK
, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission?
To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior,
diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!