Sr. Manager Workplace, Health and Safety

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential healthcare organization seeking a Sr. Manager of Workplace, Health and Safety for their fulfillment operations in London. This senior leadership role is critical to establishing and maintaining world-class safety standards across a high-volume pharmaceutical distribution environment.

As the WHS Sr. Manager, you will own the complete health and safety management system, working directly with site leadership to build a culture where safety engagement is embedded at every level. You'll lead risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance across all UK bodies, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the WHS Management System for the fulfillment center, interpreting policies and recommending improvements
• Drive associate safety engagement expectations with a focus on continuous improvement and world-class workplace safety standards
• Lead and oversee site-wide risk assessments, ensuring periodic reviews and updates following incidents
• Implement robust COSHH assessments for pharmaceutical active ingredients, intermediates, excipients, and laboratory chemicals
• Partner with the site General Manager to hold leadership accountable for incident reporting, leading indicators, and safety training adherence
• Develop monthly safety metrics for trending and identifying improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with site leadership to create quarterly safety plans, initiatives, and recognition programs
• Coordinate respiratory fit testing and annual medical evaluations
• Partner with Project Managers and Facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and safety design in equipment, process, and building projects
• Manage Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, and regulated waste programs
• Serve as liaison for all UK regulatory agency inquiries and inspections
• Partner with legal counsel to develop responses to investigations and proposed citations
• Manage on-site contract security and overall regulatory compliance program
• Oversee Workers Compensation processes for the facility

What We're Looking For

• BS/BA degree in safety or related field
• 12+ years of industry experience in workplace health and safety
• 5+ years of experience leading WHS for large fulfillment centers
• NEBOSH General Certificate (required)
• Experience working with British Pharmacopeia (BP) reference standards
• Experience implementing safety in a lab or compounding environment (preferred)
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence change across large operational teams

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must be processed through our recruitment process to be considered.

Pay

This role is based in London, England and offers competitive compensation. Our client provides equity compensation, PTO and company holidays, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) for full-time roles.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed above.