Group HSEQ Director

A unique opportunity for a Group HSEQ Director to join a rapidly growing organisation operating in the FM/H&S sector. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new strategies, scalable systems and robust processes to ensure the highest standards of health & safety across all projects and operations as the company continues its growth journey. You will play a key role in driving the adoption of innovative technologies and tools to streamline H&S practices, achieve compliance standards and reporting requirements across ESG and Quality.

This is a hybrid role requiring travel to sites across the UK where necessary.

Main Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the group wide strategy for HSEQ, Compliance and ESG across a diverse multi-site / mobile workforce ensuring consistency across the group.
• Overseeing all Health, Safety and Compliance infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure and scalable systems across multiple locations as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory.
• Develop a consistency across the group through effective integration as the company acquires/merges with new businesses.
• Promoting automation and new technologies to improve operational performance
• Ensure a robust central management system is in place and ensures clear oversight and management of all internal systems, training, audits, risk assessments and compliance checks.
• Leading on maintaining necessary accreditations / certifications (e.g. ISO)
• Oversee relationships with third-party providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring high standards of service delivery alongside budget management and maximising revenue streams.

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Extensive experience in a senior HSEQ leadership role within a multi-site or national organisation with a mobile workforce
• Able to demonstrate experience of merger / acquisition integration
• Experience of scaling the health and safety operations in a fast-growing organisation.
• A track record of implementing new systems and robust processes into an organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK HSEQ regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience collating and presenting data to exec board level
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with proven experience driving cultural change.

Salary / Package Details

• Up to 120,000 salary
• Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension Contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance/ critical illness coverage,

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