Head of Health and Safety

Job title:

Head of Health and Safety

Company

Wates

Job description

The VacancySES are currently looking for a Head of Health & Safety to join their Leadership team.ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Executive Managing Director, this role is to lead, direct, and support the Health and safety function across the SES Business Unit. The role acts as a strategic business partner, facilitating effective two-way communication with business boards and providing crucial Health and Safety insights during strategic business discussions.As the Head of Health & Safety, some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Analyse business Health and Safety data to develop integrated HSE strategies, lead root cause analysis investigations and change programmes across the Business Unit.
• Develop and deploy a communications plan for rapid information sharing and strategic support, including a suite of H&S metrics and performance targets.
• Provide motivation, development, and support to the H&S team, partnering with business boards to ensure alignment with objectives and strategies.
• Offer innovative H&S thought leadership, influence supply chain partners, and regularly engage in site visits to maintain current knowledge of H&S practices.

We are for someone with extensive senior Health and Safety leadership experience in an industrial or construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a high-level knowledge of all relevant construction SHE legislation and hold qualifications such as a NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ level 4, and CMIOSH or equivalent. They must possess excellent report writing skills, a deep understanding of motivation and behavioural change, and the ability to influence at all levels within the business. Exceptional coaching skills, innovative thinking, and high resilience are also crucial for this role.Additionally, the candidate should be adept at leading and developing a team of H&S professionals, capable of analysing data, and presenting effectively to senior boards and forums. They should serve as a role model for business leadership and Health and Safety behaviours, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a safe and compliant work environment. The ability to communicate complex information clearly and to inspire and motivate others is essential.WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & Profit Share
• Car Allowance / Car Scheme
• Flexible working
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + your Birthday off + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Working at SESSES Engineering Services (SES) is recognised as one of the leading M&E partners in the UK. Specialising in the design and installation of building services and infrastructure solutions, SES covers all aspects of M&E engineering.We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.Our Guiding FrameworkLeadership TeamPLACEHOLDER ” >Steve JoyceManaging DirectorPLACEHOLDER ” >Steve ToveyBusiness Director Midlands & SouthwestPLACEHOLDER ” >Paul NewbyEngineering Services DirectorPLACEHOLDER ” >Darren KehoeCommercial DirectorPLACEHOLDER ” >Nicola O CallaghanSenior HR Business PartnerPLACEHOLDER ” >Paul RossFinancial ControllerDocuments

Expected salary

Location

Midlands

Job date

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:42:10 GMT

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