Head of Health, Safety and Environment

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Health, Safety and Environment Location: National Role but role will mainly be covering the North West of England and Yorkshire - but with regular travel to Glasgow Head office Salary: £60,000-£65,000 + car or 8k car allowance, up to 20% bonus, pension, private medical Our client is a national Facilities Management / Property Maintenance client.Due to an upcoming retirement they are looking for a Head of Health, Safety and Environment.The role is a national role but the role will mainly be covering sites in the North West of England and Yorkshire, there will be a need to travel to our client’s Glasgow head office on a regular basis.Our client are ideally looking for someone who lives in the North West or Yorkshire regions and is comfortable with travel and some overnight stays every month.The role will report into the Group Head of HSE but will also have a dotted line to the Managing Director as well as managing a team of 4 Divisional Health & Safety Managers and a HR Administrator.Job Purpose:This is a critical role within the Senior Leadership Team of our client’s growing business. Reporting to the Group Head of HSE, with dotted line reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of HSE will be responsible for creating and leading the implementation of a world class health and safety strategy. The successful candidate will be expected to successfully influence and challenge senior stakeholders, so as to develop a culture of true ownership and accountability at all levels, both internally and externally. This role will act as ambassador for all HSE matters, with both existing and potential new clients, supporting the strategy of profitable business growth. Leading a small team of divisional HSE managers, the Head of HSE will be responsible for ensuring our client meets its statutory responsibilities, delivers against all HSE targets, and provides a safe working environment for all our colleagues, clients and sub-contractors. The role is responsible for a diverse estate, comprising of over 2000 sites across the UK, in multiple sectors.Key Accountabilities:• Engage with key stakeholders to develop a relevant and forward-thinking HSE strategy, fit for the future• Delivery of the HSE strategy, through the line, creating a culture of ownership and accountability• Upskilling and educating the operational teams, creating a culture of true behavioural safety• Managing the formal EHS audit process, promoting the importance of EHS within the workforce, contractors and clients to encourage continual improvement• Provide assurance that EHS performance complies with Company, regulatory and contractual requirements and will provide EHS support• Manage ISO standards within the company (ISO 45001 /ISO 9000 etc)• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Legal requirements and Environmental legislation as they apply• Provide professional HSE advice and guidance to the business and clients as required• Assist in the development and implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental Management policies and procedures, lead working groups and represent the business on external groups and bodies as directed• Lead and manage the divisional Health and Safety Managers (DHSM) to identify and facilitate the management of HSE projects, including new bids and new initiatives by existing clients• Day to day planning and management of DHSMs ensuring continuous improvement of safety management systems• Lead and motivate the DHSM team, ensuring their engagement and development in line with legislative and industry requirements• Work with various senior stakeholders in the development and delivery of a comprehensive range of HSE related training programmes and ensure that operational management and all employees are appropriately trained and made aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety matters• Development, implementation, measuring and maintenance of documented health and safety management procedures, including relevant hazard and risk assessments, for all activities• Undertake accident investigations and prepare accurate and professional reviews, including appropriate recommendations where necessary• Influencing, engaging and challenging senior leaders, both internal and external• Developing, planning and presenting HSE management systems for new FM bids• Recognise changes to legislation, guidance and other relevant developments and develop strategies for their implementation where necessary• Lead and manage all accreditation and on-site audit activitySkills / Abilities / Qualifications:

NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent Level 6 or 7 Qualification is essential

CMIOSH Qualified is essential

Previous experience of leading a team of H&S Managers, ideally across the UK is essential

In depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation is essential

Extensive experience of managing HSE in a multi-client Facilities Management environment, preferably in a customer facing roles such as retail, leisure or logistics would be desirable

Ideal candidate will have had experience in developing, planning and presenting HSE Management Systems for new FM Bids

To apply please submit your full and up to date CV to Michael Hanson at Exclusive FM Required skills

Environmental Management

Facilities Management

Health Safety

HSE

NEBOSH

Keyskills :
Environmental Management Facilities Management Health Safety HSE NEBOSH