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Head of SafetyStockportSalary 55-60k33 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 £60,000.
- 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
