Our client is looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to take on a 4-6 month temporary position that will develop and implement an effective strategy, policies, and processes for managing health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing matters across the organisation. This role is vital to ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and maintaining company standards.
Responsibilities
Health & Safety:
* Act as the company's competent person in accordance with the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, interpreting, reviewing, and implementing relevant health and safety legislation to safeguard the organisation and its employees.
* Develop and maintain health and safety policies, offering guidance across all levels of management to ensure safe working practices are adhered to.
* Proactively analyse health and safety management information to identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
* Share responsibility for the company’s health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance, promoting continuous development, learning, and improvement.
* Assist with the identification and design of cost-effective health and safety training, ensuring staff at all levels are aware of their responsibilities and equipped to meet them.
* Ensure all contracted activities and third parties are properly briefed on company requirements for health and safety.
* Identify and mitigate strategic and operational occupational risks through policy development.
* Maintain an accident register, ensuring compliance with statutory notification requirements in the event of serious injuries or dangerous occurrences.
* Support managers in investigating workplace incidents and injuries, recommending remedial actions as required.
* Analyse accident and injury data trends to prevent future occurrences.
* Collaborate with HR and Learning & Development to promote health initiatives such as Stress Management and other relevant HSE standards.
* Lead safety communication efforts across the organisation.
* Contribute to budgetary preparations related to health and safety initiatives.
Safety Management System:
* Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS).
* Participate in the corporate audit programme to ensure adherence to the SMS.
* Oversee incident reporting and investigation processes, ensuring compliance, root cause analysis, and timely closure of resulting actions.
* Lead safety campaigns and assist in delivering training for the SMS.
* Act as the Account Manager for the software solution that supports the SMS, ensuring its effectiveness and continuous development.
* Provide guidance and set up permissions for end-users as the system administrator.
Qualifications & Experience
* NEBOSH Diploma, relevant degree, and/or equivalent qualifications in Health, Safety, and Environmental Management, with practical experience applying HSE management standards, systems, and processes.
* A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a managerial safety position, ideally in a related industry.
* Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at Grad IOSH level.
* Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, industry standards, and best practices.
* Experience in health and safety auditing.
* Proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Office, with strong organisational skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data.
* Experienced in accident and incident investigation.
* A flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels.
* Ability to work well within teams and independently, influencing and coaching others, including decision-makers.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing culture of a dynamic organisation. If you are motivated, proactive, and possess the qualifications and experience outlined, we’d love to hear from you