Atkinson Moss have been engaged to support this leading organisation as they seek to appoint their new H&S Manager in Ipswich.
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (plus bonus)
Location: Ipswich
Are you ready to elevate your career in Health & Safety? Whether you're looking to step up into a management role or are an experienced H&S Manager seeking a new challenge, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Role and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead all business issues related to Health & Safety (H&S) and provide expert advice to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Policy Development: Spearhead the creation, maintenance, and implementation of H&S policies and procedures, ensuring best practices are always followed.
- Cultural Promotion: Support the Senior Leadership Team in fostering a positive H&S culture throughout the organization.
- Performance Management: Oversee and report on H&S performance metrics to the board, analyze data, and recommend strategic improvements.
- Continuous Improvement: Advise on fostering a learning organization mindset by analyzing incidents and positive interventions to drive ongoing improvements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure H&S regulatory and procedural compliance within the UK.
- Incident Investigation: Lead thorough investigations of incidents to identify root causes and implement lessons learned for continuous operational improvements.
- Operational Support: Conduct regular site visits to support operational teams, embedding company values and building strong relationships.
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship on H&S matters to staff at all levels, fostering a knowledgeable and safety-focused workforce.
- Training Guidance: Advise management on training requirements for all levels of the business to ensure comprehensive H&S education.
- Project Support: Offer ongoing support to project teams, ensuring H&S considerations are integrated into all activities.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate effectively with clients and supply chain partners on H&S matters, ensuring collaborative and safe practices.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Professional Certification: NEBOSH Diploma or working towards Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
- Management Experience: Proven experience in managing Health and Safety at a senior level.
- Credibility and Gravitas: Ability to advise senior management on urgent H&S issues and drive necessary actions with authority and persistence.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to form effective relationships under pressure.
- Stakeholder Management: Competence in managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes in challenging situations.
- Innovative Mindset: A continuous desire to innovate and improve safety culture and practices within the organization.
Why Join our client?
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and influence the Health & Safety strategy of our organization. If you are passionate about creating a safer workplace and have the drive to foster a culture of continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. Join us and make a significant impact on our journey towards excellence in Health & Safety.
Apply now to take the next step in your career and become a pivotal part of our team!