Head of Safety, Assurance & Wellbeing - BBC
Duties/Responsibilities
Location: Uk Wide
Salary: £72,000 DOE + car allowance
Working hours: 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Responsibilities
* Encourage and support the creation of a functional BTFL culture that embraces and supports Health, Safety and Wellbeing principles and goals.
* Be an ambassador of EMCOR UK's Safe and Secure value and committed to deliver this throughout the business.
* Provide safety and risk intelligent professional support to the account whilst supporting and advising the management team, client, employees, supply chain partners and volunteers.
* Lead the HSE team in the support of day-to-day operations on the management and reporting of all HSE accidents/incidents/near misses ensuring timely investigations are undertaken and reported, corrective actions assigned, learning from experience applied and updates provided as required within set timeframes.
* Anticipate future HSE legislation changes and make plans to adapt to new legislation in a controlled/timely manner.
* Identify and facilitate the delivery of HSE related training to relevant account team stakeholders ensuring minimum stated EMCOR UK/client specified competence levels are maintained.
* Lead the development and delivery of Level 3 assurance activities in line with the SQR Assurance framework.
* Engage collaboratively with the SQR team, including Head of Safety Operations for matters pertaining to EMCOR UK HSE functional authority.
* Represent or delegate to HSE team members the attendance to the monthly Community of Practice (CoP) and any subordinate peer groups that are formed to review or develop health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental initiatives.
* Support the development and implementation of the account BTFL culture group and effective management of culture board activity.
* Support the development and implementation of the balanced scorecard gaining insight from and acting on the intelligence from the performance indicators.
* Supportive in the creation of a restorative just culture aligned to EMCOR UK's BTFL framework with the BBC account.
* Lead and co-ordinate interactions with relevant statutory bodies and regulatory agencies, e.g. Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
* Assist operations in ensuring compliance with all HSE statutory requirements, accredited processes and procedures, contract, and client specific requirements.
* Manage the reviews of existing policies, procedures, and safe systems of work to include the suitability of risk assessments, methods statements and permit to work and the competence of those undertaking them.
* Bring to the attention of the account director any hazards or risks not addressed in the company safety policy or procedures.
* Assist operational teams by attending pre-audit reviews and as requested attendance at HSE related client audits.
* Manage internal and external audits and the completion of corrective actions within specified timeframes.
* Manage and support the team of HSE professionals, specifically the HSE Manager and HSE Advisors including professional development/performance/PDR's/recruitment.
* Advise and support the account management on all HSE issues, promoting accountability and responsibility.
* Develop collaborative and trusted working relationships with the operations team, client representatives and supply chain partners to deliver effective HSE management.
* Support effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate.
* Manage the contract based, proactive, occupational health programme on a risk-based basis.
* Have the curiosity and desire to learn through rigorous broad incident investigation and applying an open and continuous improvement mindset.
* Ensure all submissions to all accreditations - RoSPA, British Safety Council and environmental Awards are planned and submitted.
* Work with the BBC to agree and produce applications for Industry Awards and Publications.
Person Specification
* Level 6 Diploma Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent (NEBOSH Diploma).
* Hold or working towards chartered status as professional development.
* Previous experience of working in a regulated environment.
* Recognised qualification and experience in the management of environmental management systems and legislative frameworks.
* Auditor trained or auditing experience.
* Experience of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and 45003 standards.
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safety and risk management.
* Working knowledge of quality management systems with a degree of procedural technical and HSE compliance.
* Methodical and disciplined approach to work prioritisation and management.
* Good oral and written communicator at all corporate levels.
* Ability to work as part of and lead, develop and positively influence and inspire both own and operational team.
* Ability to work on own initiative and deliver key objectives.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Empathetic & empowering.
* Guide, coach and coordinate the work of others.
* Excellent networking skills and the ability to build/maintain relationships at all levels.
* Detailed understanding of HSE legislation.
* Good IT skills.
Benefits
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.
25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
Refer a Friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
Bike To Work Scheme
Paid volunteering and charity days
Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
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