Beckenham
Telecoms
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
18/04/2024
16/05/2024
Head of Health and Safety
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance
Location: Homebased
Are you an experienced Health and Safety leader ready to drive excellence and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Health and Safety to join a well-established business within the UK
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of the Health and Safety strategy for the company division.
- Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance across all operations.
- Provide expert advice on Health and Safety matters to internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations and industry best practices.
- Oversee and manage third-party contractor Health and Safety performance.
- Develop and implement processes for monitoring and controlling contractor performance.
- Support colleagues in meeting Health and Safety requirements both in office and remote working environments.
Leadership Skills:
- Proactively engage colleagues to deliver Health and Safety compliance and drive continuous improvement.
- Act as an escalation point for Health and Safety issues.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain Health and Safety standards.
- Analyse performance metrics to inform areas of focus and drive timely action.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior Health and Safety management roles.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.
- Experience in managing third-party contractor performance.
- Chartered member of IOSH or actively working towards it.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Competencies:
- Strong decision-making skills with a focus on organisational values.
- Commercial acumen aligned with business strategy.
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to develop others through coaching and feedback.
- Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
Working Conditions:
- Flexible working arrangements with a combination of home, office, and limited fieldwork.
- Limited travel within the UK only.
