Health and Safety Manager Required In Chatham GVR Solutions are currently working with a specialist Carpentry and Joinery contractor based in Chatham. They are currently in the Market for a Health and Safety Manager to join their well established team. This individual must be charismatic, intuitive and have a major impact within the business in terms of implementing there own ideas and strategies with on site safety and well being. Client interaction is a big importance to this business as it will play a major part within the role in terms of company representation. Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager are: Comply with health and safety legislation Accountable for health and safety performance Create and develop health and safety policies Implement and monitor health and safety policies Establish health and safety standards Establish health and safety goals Ensure risk assessments are carried out Ensure safe working procedures are implemented Develop a positive health and safety culture Conduct regular proactive site safety inspections Provide guidance and advice to management Prioritise health and safety requirements Authorise health and safety expenses Ensure health and safety equipment (e.g. PPE) is provided and used Hire and manage the health and safety team Manage emergency procedures Respond to health and safety-related complaints or issues Keep a focus on health and safety within the business Include health and safety in business discussions Provide feedback to directors Client interaction The Health and Safety Manager must have/be: Degree or equivalent Charismatic, Intuitive and a leader Previous experience in construction health and safety management Qualification in occupational health and safety such as a masters, NVQ, BSC or NEBOSH national diploma is essential IOSH accreditation or similar IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. If you are interested in the Health and Safety Manager role then please get in touch