Health and Safety Manager/Coordinator

Key Terms of Employment

Job title: Health & Safety Manager/Coordinator
Business/department: Central support, head office
Location: Kendal, Cumbria LA9. Regular travel is required to other business locations.
Terms of contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pay: £35,000-£42,500 (depending on experience)
How to apply: Applications should be made by submitting your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakedistrictestates.co.uk

Job Summary

This role may be appointed at Coordinator or Manager level, depending on experience, with responsibilities and salary aligned accordingly. External consultancy support will be provided to a level proportionate to the appointee’s experience.

We are seeking either a Health and Safety Manager or Coordinator to support our central team in Kendal. This role is ideal for someone with either hands-on experience in health and safety who is eager to expand their expertise and work towards a management position, or for someone already in a management position. You will collaborate closely with our Head of Property and Development, as well as health and safety representatives across our business sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities (Manager or Coordinator)
The post-holder will:
• Work with health and safety representatives and external consultants to develop, maintain, and implement health and safety policies in line with legal requirements.
• Coordinate health, safety, and compliance monitoring across the business, supporting a consistent and best-practice approach.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, undertake root cause analysis, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare reports on health and safety performance, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Support the delivery of health and safety training and promote best practice across all sites.
• Keep up to date with changes in health and safety legislation and industry standards, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the business to promote a proactive health and safety culture.
• The role will be based at the company’s head office in Kendal, with regular travel required to other business locations.

Additional Responsibilities – Manager Level
In addition to the above, the Health and Safety Manager will:
• Lead the strategic delivery of the health and safety management system across the group.
• Advise senior leaders and management teams on all aspects of health and safety, well-being, and compliance.
• Establish, review, and maintain management systems aligned with organisational objectives (including occupational safety, process safety, employee wellbeing, and environmental considerations).
• Monitor health and safety performance through internal audits, risk assessments, and structured training programmes.
• Review and assist in the preparation of safe systems of work for all group activities.
• Prepare and oversee health and safety and well-being policies, internal codes of practice, contractors’ regulations, and risk assessment documentation.
• Record, analyse, and evaluate accident and incident trends at organisational level.
• Act as the primary liaison with enforcing and regulatory bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive and other relevant authorities.
• Identify new or changing legislative requirements and ensure organisational compliance.
• Lead, develop, and mentor others, helping to embed a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Who We’re Looking For

We need a practical, detail-oriented professional who is enthusiastic about health and safety. Our business spans multiple sectors within leisure and tourism, including property, retail, caravan parks, and visitor attractions. Experience in at least one of these areas would be highly advantageous.

Essential For All Applicants

• A genuine commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Proven experience in a health and safety role.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to learn bespoke systems.
• Full UK driving licence. Company pool vehicles are available for business journeys.

Additional Requirements – Coordinator Level
• Experience supporting or coordinating health and safety activities within an organisation.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) – desirable.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance environments, including CDM 2015 – desirable.
• Experience of health and safety management systems (ISO 45001 preferred).

Additional Requirements – Manager Level
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar health and safety management role within a multifaceted organisation.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma (desirable).
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders and influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership and training capability.
• Confident working with regulators and enforcement bodies.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative.

Person Specification

• You will be professional, enthusiastic, and proactive with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You will be able to prioritise and manage your varied workload efficiently.
• You'll have excellent communication skills and be proficient in all Microsoft Office software
• You will have the skills and ability to manage expectations efficiently, be flexible, focused, proactive, and self-motivated.
• There may be opportunities for growth and development, both within the role and the wider company.

Staff Benefits

In addition to the above salary, the following benefits are provided:
• Life assurance of 2 x annual salary.*
• Enhanced employer pension contribution* (of 6% provided at least matched by employee).
• Company sick pay* (entitlement increases with length of service).
• Flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing programme.
• Pool car for business travel.
• Free parking.
*Upon successful completion of the 3-month probationary period.

We also provide the following staff discounts:
• Free travel for immediate family on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and Ullswater 'Steamers'.
• Staff discounts in retail and café outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates across the group, including a friends and family rate.

Welcome to Lake District Estates

Established over 80 years ago, Lake District Estates is a family-owned business deeply rooted in the heart of the Lake District, with a proud Lakeland legacy. We offer a diverse range of tourism products and services, making us a one-stop shop for experiencing all that the region has to offer. The company's head office on Maude Street in Kendal supports the wider business, accommodating senior management, finance, marketing, human resources and property teams.

We own and operate several holiday parks across Cumbria, catering to various holiday styles, with accommodation ranging from glamping and caravanning to cottages and apartments, plus holiday homes for sale. Our sites include Buck Yeats Lodge Park, Clea Hall Holiday Park, Hill of Oaks Lodge and Caravan Park, Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, Tewitfield Marina in Lancashire, Waterfoot Park, and Woodclose Park.

We also own two of the region's leading heritage visitor attractions: Ullswater 'Steamers' and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Additionally, we have a collection of Peter Rabbit and Friends™ retail shops, The Veg Patch online and retail shops, and a portfolio of residential and commercial properties.

How to apply: Applications should be made by emailing your CV and cover letter. Simply click below. We look forward to hearing from you.