Job Description
Are you ready to take the lead in creating a safer, more efficient workplace? IForce are seeking a passionate Head of HSQE and Compliance to drive the continuous evolution of our health, safety, quality and environmental processes. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of minimizing risks and safeguarding the well-being of our employees, all while managing associated costs.
The Head of HSQE and Compliance will develop and implement a HSQE strategic plan that aligns seamlessly with our companies goals and objectives. You'll be instrumental in fostering a culture of health, safety and compliance, ensuring our practices are are not only effective but also innovative and relevant in a changing environment.
Key duties as Head of HSQE and Compliance;
* Lead the continuous development of processes and systems necessary to minimise risk to the health and safety of employees and minimise the cost of associated losses.
* Develop and implement a Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Strategic Plan relevant to the Company’s sites and business objectives which is the subject of development on a continuous basis to ensure continuing relevance.
* Effectively address HSQE incidents, non-conformances, customer complaints and risks, completing assessments and investigations where necessary
* Deliver motivated and high performing regional teams, setting clear KPI’s and objectives to ensure high standards of achievements & delivery.
* Develop and implement all Health and Safety associated policies and procedures, any relevant amendments and update as required and further ensure their adoption by and the compliance of the business and its various operations as appropriate.
* Embed safe work policies, procedures, and practices, making cultural improvements where necessary.
* Continuous development of systems to measure, monitor and audit safety performance.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with appropriate representatives of the HSE and any other appropriate external bodies to ensure that the Company and its commercial interests are represented in a professional manner.
* Formulate and develop appropriate budgeting mechanisms for all areas of responsibility to ensure that all departmental activities are contained within budgeted cost parameters.
* Strategic health and safety planning.
* Carrying out a continuous gap analysis of existing quality, environmental and health and safety procedures.
* Ensuring that all personnel are trained and fully understand the agreed safe systems of work.
* Regularly auditing risk assessments and method statements.
* Updating the Board on relevant legislative changes.
* Overall management of the existing health and safety framework
* Co-operate with the Company to enable any legal obligations to be complied with.
* Do not recklessly interfere with anything provided by the Company or others in the interests of health, safety, or welfare.
* Bring to the attention of a Director, any perceived short comings in health and safety arrangements, situations, or processes that you consider to be serious, or which may present danger to you or others.
* Do not undertake or request others to undertake any works for which you/they do not hold the required competency or authority to undertake.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH & IOSH qualified.
* Act as the person of authority for all Health, Safety Quality and Environmental issues for all sites.
* Qualified in Management Systems auditing.
* IEMA certification (or equivalent environmental or sustainability qualification)
* People Management experience & experience of building a high performing regional team.
* Excellent Excel, planning and analytical skills.
* Excellent knowledge of data analysis and ability to effectively translate this to identify issues/trends and patterns & solutions.
* Enthusiasm, drive and a can-do personality with a continuous improvement & safety conscious ‘mindset’.
* Excellent communicator across several boundaries who can influence remotely and in person.
* Experience in HACCP & food safety (chilled and ambient)
* Ability to build strong relationships with the Executive team and senior Management in a collaborative manner to deliver a network approach.
* Leading by example and setting high standards of behaviour & focus on HSQE.
* Strong ISO knowledge, especially ISO14001, H&S ISO45001 and ISO9001
* Full UK Driving licence.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make IForce a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
* Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
* Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
* Private Medical Cover -This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
* Car Allowance
* Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 3% employee and 5% employer
* Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
* Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!