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In this role, you will design a framework to provide support to my client in their approach to the identification, management, measurement, monitoring and reporting of health, safety and environmental risk. You will assist the Head of Support Services in managing H&S Risk to meet the company's objectives.
You will manage the day-to-day activities of the highly experienced and effective Health & Safety Team, including the large community of motivated Health and Safety Representatives.
You will lead and develop an experienced team of four to deliver statutory compliance (section 7), drive a safety-oriented culture, and further develop the policies, strategies, and budgets that combine to keep my client's valuable people safe and healthy in the workplace.
What you'll be responsible for
- Take the lead in setting out commitment to high and improving standards of H&S and ensuring compliance with the strategic aims and objectives.
- Ensure that all identified risks (safety or business) are supported by policies/procedures which are compliant with current statutory provisions and regulations.
- The day to day running of the Health, Safety and Environmental Department, including the centralised reporting system.
- Advise, guide and support the Head of Site Services and management teams to maintain compliance with all current and future regulatory provisions across the business with regard to Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
- Assist the change management team to develop and implement policies and procedures ensuring that Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Standards are applied across the business.
- Responsible for the reporting of incidents in line with statutory requirements.
- Review all incidents and accident reports to bring continuous improvement particularly to management systems. Advise management at all levels, to ensure that identified workplace controls are suitable and sufficient, revised and reviewed.
- Provide safety data to all, including the identification of root causes, underlying causes and trend analysis. Produce, safety alerts to identify lessons learnt across the business, including contractors.
- Manage the training team in identifying adequate instruction and training, regarding hazard identification, risks and risk controls to all roles.
Desired skills and attributes
- Previous experience of managing risk, safety, quality and / or environmental management systems - in particular the process of ISO 9001, & 14001, OHSAS18001 within a large construction or large boat / ship building organisation
- IT literacy with Power BI & the full Microsoft Office package, to support your preparation and presentation of meaningful data and information to decision makers
- Maintaining an approachable and professional attitude, using influential communication to develop strong working relationships across all levels of our structure
- Meticulously organised, methodical and self-motivated approach to tasks
- Strong business operational focus with proven management and team leadership skills
- Fully Qualified in Health and Safety Management, (NEBOSH Diploma) or equivalent. (Please do not apply if you only hold the NEBOSH certificate)
- Recent history of CPD activity
What is in it for you?
- Free on-site parking permit provided
- A 9% pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after two years)
- Dental insurance (after two years)
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays in England rising to 25 after service
- Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, advice, and guidance
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders on every site
- Life assurance from day 1 of employment
