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Health & Safety Advisor - Food Manufacturing | £45,000-£50,000 | Permanent
Location: Cambridgeshire
We at The Collective Network are proud to be exclusively partnered with a growing, fast-paced organisation within the food manufacturing industry. We're now recruiting for a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to lead safety efforts across two sites, playing a key role in driving high standards and compliance throughout the business.
This is a hands-on role where you'll report directly to the Factory Manager and work closely with stakeholders at all levels. While the position has no direct reports, you'll be the central figure for all Health & Safety matters across both locations.
The Role:
As Health & Safety Advisor, you'll take full responsibility for developing and maintaining safety systems and processes, ensuring a culture of safety-first is embedded in every aspect of site operations. From leading audits to delivering training and advising on best practice, your influence will help ensure a safe, compliant, and continuously improving environment.
Key Responsibilities:

Act as the lead H&S representative across two manufacturing sites.

Report directly to the Factory Manager, working alongside senior leadership.

Ensure compliance with all current Health & Safety legislation, standards, and policies.

Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments across both locations.

Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Provide training, guidance, and coaching on safe practices to all departments.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and compliance records.

Monitor safety performance and drive improvements across both sites.

Liaise with external bodies and internal stakeholders during inspections and audits.

Promote and embed a strong health and safety culture throughout the workforce.
What We're Looking For:

A confident, capable advisor who can manage H&S across multiple sites.

Clear, engaging communicator with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Strong understanding of the challenges in food manufacturing environments.

Able to work autonomously, manage priorities, and build strong working relationships.
Core Competencies:

Sound knowledge of current H&S legislation and implementation in practice

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Analytical and solutions-focused

Committed to continuous improvement and personal development
Essential Skills & Qualifications:

NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

Proven H&S experience within a manufacturing setting (food preferred)

Comfortable working across multiple sites with minimal supervision

Skilled in Microsoft Office and H&S reporting systems

Experience delivering safety briefings or toolbox talks
If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact across multiple sites-without line management responsibility-this opportunity offers the autonomy, variety, and challenge to elevate your H&S career