At Medik8, we are differentiating ourselves from our competitors more than ever, pioneering the market and being a key leader in the skincare industry. As a brand, we are led by science: innovation and technological advancements have always been at our core. This is what makes us incomparable against the competition, producing some of the most advanced skincare on the market.
Reporting to the Head of Transformation, we are seeking a strategic and highly influential Health & Safety Manager to join our team at the Aylesbury Innovation Centre. This role is essential for maintaining our safety framework and ensuring daily compliance across our operations. You will be a visible presence on the shop floor, ensuring that our safety systems and culture remain robust, compliant, and practical for our teams.
Salary £50,000 - £70,000 (Depending on experience)
Work Pattern - 5 days on site
Key Responsibilities
Operational Safety & Compliance
Act as the subject matter expert to the business, providing practical, hands-on counsel on all daily H&S matters.
Create and maintain our H&S management system, ensuring that daily policies comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and support our manufacturing environment.
Support the H&S workstreams for regulatory and quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22716 (GMP), and assist during external audits.
Manage the lifecycle of hazardous substances on a day-to-day basis. You will simplify COSHH for a complex R&D and manufacturing setting, ensuring assessments are practical and effective for operators.
Act as the designated Fire Safety Lead, coordinating fire prevention, emergency response, and managing the network of Fire Wardens across the site.
Site Engagement & Coordination
Maintain a highly visible presence, conducting regular site walks, risk assessments, and spot-checks across the factory floor, warehousing, and R&D labs.
Build high-trust relationships with Managers to support H&S ownership within their respective teams without having direct line authority.
Execute high emotional intelligence and active listening skills to read the room, understand colleague frustrations, and build trust so everyone feels comfortable reporting hazards.
Act as a pragmatic persuader, selling the 'why' behind safety policies.
Deliver practical H&S training, inductions, and toolbox talks to operational leaders and staff, ensuring safety is an integral part of daily production meetings.
Coordinate the H&S Committee, facilitating a collaborative forum for employee engagement and safety discussions
Maintain a comprehensive H&S dashboard and ensure all daily compliance logs are up to date. Create weekly reporting that focuses on lead indicators and predictive trends, rather than lagging incident rates.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications & Experience
NEBOSH General Certificate is essential (NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification is highly advantageous).
TechIOSH or GradIOSH status.
Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager or Advisor within a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG).
Demonstrable experience in managing day-to-day H&S for multi-disciplinary sites, including manufacturing, warehousing and R&D laboratory operations.
Expertise and Leadership
Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply it pragmatically in an operational setting
Experience supporting H&S components for external regulatory inspections, i.e. ISO
Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
Demonstrate the courage, conviction, and fairness to stand firm when lives or compliance are at stake, enforcing rules impartially to earn respect.
Continuously learn, acting with constructive anticipation, naturally scanning for what could go wrong and planning contingencies without creating a culture of fear.
Full proficiency in Google Suite and experience with modern H&S management software.
About us
Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.
Culture & Benefits
We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!
Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:
Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.
Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.
Want to do a little more research before you apply?
Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.
Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.
Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.
Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:
Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).
Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.
Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.
Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.
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