Head of Safety

Head of Safety
Stockport
Salary 55-60k
33 days annual leave including bank holidays. Hybrid position. NEST pension scheme - 6.5% employer contribution. Life assurance (Twice basic salary).

My client is a leading facilities management company based in Stockport with a stellar reputation for providing dedicated, specialist services to both public and private sector businesses. As a forward-thinking and ambitious company, they are seeking a passionate self-starter with Health & Safety experience to join their team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the company has adequate and effective SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality) resources and Management Systems in place to support continual improvement.
• Maintain accreditation to key management system standards (e.g., ISO9001, ISO14001) and assist with the accreditation to new and emerging standards as required by the Board.
• Improve the compliance culture by managing and mitigating risk, ensuring Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems are implemented consistently across the organization.
• Support managers to maintain safe, healthy, and compliant systems by providing expert advice, coaching, and practical support, while identifying SHEQ training needs.
• Carry out audits to evaluate the effectiveness of SHEQ Management Systems and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Oversee the production and presentation of reports, briefings, and training to various levels, including Directors.
• Ensure alignment with corporate values, contributing to the overall strategic goals of the organization.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety, Environment, and Quality Manager in a relevant organization with a strong track record of improving safety, health, and environmental performance.
• Experience with budgetary responsibilities and the production of high-level reports.
• Ability to lead and manage small teams effectively.
• Confident in working with Board Members and Directors, with strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Familiarity with BSiEntropy System would be a distinct advantage.
• MUST be NEBOSH accredited
• Qualified IS9001 Auditor

In return

• Competitive salary of £60,(Apply online only).
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• NEST pension - 6.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance (Twice annual salary)
• Hybrid position
• Working hours 8am - 4pm. 37 hours per week