Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Facilities team are developing their approach towards Health, Safety and Environment governance and compliance. We are looking for an inspirational and competent Manager to lead the transformation for our offices across the region, which is predominantly UK based with some smaller outliers in Europe and a few small, serviced offices further afield.
You will play a lead role in developing our management system approach and leading the business towards alignment with external accreditations such as ISO:14001, ISO:45001 and ISO:50001.
In addition to improving HSE Compliance across the region, you will also play a key role in the environmental/sustainability program by developing our approach to carbon reduction and our commitment to NetZero in line with Global strategies.
How you'll spend your time...
* Leading the HSE function for the region as part of the Facilities team by working with and supporting local Office/Facilities Managers to reduce risk and ensure compliance with local HSE regulations and Columbia Threadneedle policies.
* The Regional HSE Manager is the responsible and competent person for providing expert HSE advice, support and consultation to the business as the subject matter expert.
* Achieving and maintaining appropriate Health Safety and Environmental Management system accreditations (ISO:14001/ISO:45001) for the region in line with Global initiatives, alternative regions and service lines (e.g. Property/Asset Management).
* Responsible for leading the environmental/sustainability program developing our approach to sustainability and commitment to NetZero in line with wider business strategy.
* Management and governance of 3rd party support services specific to HSE (e.g. Occupational Health, local Dr provisions, Ergonomic services) across the region ensuring cost/contractual control/governance vs outputs/services, deliverables and ensuring value for money.
* Ensure all activities for all properties are suitably risk assessed, locations are regularly audited/assessed with non-conformities logged/actioned in line with corporate objectives to ensure continual improvement.
* Development and implementation of technologies, systems, processes and policies to support compliance with HSE regulations and legislation for implementation at a regional level.
* Leading all HSE related communications, engagement and reporting activity including regular detailed Exec/board level and external HSE reporting if required.
To be successful in this role you will have...
* Experience working as part of a Facilities/Corporate team in a high profile office environment.
* Health and Safety qualified – minimum NEBOSH (General Certificate) or equivalent required.
* Demonstrable experience working with ISO:45001 or equivalent H&S management systems.
* Full understanding and knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work act 1974 and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (the Management Regulations).
* Demonstrable experience developing standard approaches to safety based on best practice and to capture individual market requirements.
* Demonstrable experience working with ISO:14001 & ISO:50001 Environmental Management systems.
* Experience of ESOS and working with environmental reporting legislation.
* Demonstrable experience of Exec, local legislation (e.g. ESOS, SECR) reporting.
* Experienced internal auditor, qualification preferred.
* Experience of developing integrated management systems.
* Demonstrable experience in project management.
* Knowledge of current HSE related market technologies, working practice and solutions.
* Ability to influence people, deliver business cases and obtain strategic support/investment.
* Successful candidate must have a can do/hands on attitude.
* Line management and people development experience.
* Delivering in-house training and train the trainer experience.
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Worker Sub Type
Permanent
Job Family Group
Business Support & Operations
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