Group Head of Health & Safety (Compliance)

We are partnered with a market leading fire and security services business - growing organically and through acquisition, the strategic direction is set - carving a carbon-neutral path through the industry and being the best in their sector.

It's an exciting time to join the business as their new Group Head of H&S and Compliance, providing a key central resource for the group and deliver new initiatives that will underpin the company values and best-in-class service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the five sites across the group in all aspects of Health & Safety, compliance, fire safety & access controls.
• Develop a strong awareness of positive health and safety - implement new initiatives to drive prevention of accidents, work injuries and illness.
• Be proactive in inspections across the group.
• Support and educate the management team in the correct reporting of accidents, incidents and non-conformance, using the data to create robust preventative strategies.
• Review and update all risk assessment procedures.
• Manage all regulatory and external accreditation audits, supporting the Compliance Team in audit delivery.
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders whilst responding to H&S queries and incidents.
• Assess how PPE is issued and used effectively.
• Identify training opportunities and deliver regular training solutions (Toolbox Talks, bulletins, internal comms.)
• Ensure that training records and systems are up to date and in line with legal requirements.
• Host quarterly H&S Committee meetings.

To Be Successful:

• IOSH & NEBOSH qualified.
• A deep understanding of legal regulations relating to H&S, Quality and the Environment.
• Flexibility to travel across sites where needed.
• Excellent diplomatic communication skills.
• A proactive approach with demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Previous team management experience and a continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to prioritise and pivot to the needs of the business in a fast-paced environment.

For a confidential conversation or further information, email Natalie - nc@spencer-richardson.com

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