Safety Manager – Field-based role across UK

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Safety Manager to join our Safety & Wellbeing team, championing food safety and health & safety across Elior UK. This field‑based role supports sites across the UK with regular travel and requires a full UK driving licence.

Key responsibilities

• Champion safety as a core value and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Support delivery and continuous improvement of food safety and health & safety programmes.
• Provide expert guidance, coaching and support to operational teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Carry out audits, investigations and reviews, identifying improvements and sharing best practice.
• Support incident reporting and ensure key learnings are embedded across the business.
• Deliver engaging food safety and health & safety training to colleagues.
• Build strong relationships across the business to influence behaviours and drive improved safety performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in food safety and/or health & safety management, ideally within hospitality, foodservice or a similar high‑risk environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, legislation, HACCP and health & safety management systems.
• Experience influencing, coaching and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations and delivering safety training.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to challenge and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relevant qualifications including Health & Safety and Level 4 Food Safety (or equivalent).
• Experience within education or healthcare is advantageous.

Required skills

• HACCP
• Food safety standards
• Health & safety management systems

What we offer

• Free lunches and flexible/part‑time working opportunities.
• Company car or car allowance and private healthcare.
• 33 days holiday (plus up to 10 additional days) and a rewarding bonus package up to 15%.
• Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies.
• Training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support.
• Access to Elior Spark wellbeing platform (virtual GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, online gym, legal/financial advice, nutrition, meditation and helplines).