Background
A prestigious UK biomedical research organisation sought interim leadership for its top health and safety role during a critical period for the team.
They required an exceptional leader with a unique blend of technical expertise in scientific research and development, alongside proven experience in team building.
The Challenge
The client sought a Senior Interim Professional to lead a 22-person health and safety team with board-level accountability, while driving two major strategic projects focused on systems and processes, and ensuring the effective day-to-day management of health and safety operations across science and research functions.
The Solution
We successfully placed a Senior Interim Health and Safety Professional who...
Created strong relationships and served as a mentor for the team
Led and enhanced the implementation of health and safety initiatives focused on cultural safety
Made improvements to systems and processes at both junior and senior levels
The Results
Strong Team Relationships: Strong relationships were built via mentoring, and change was implemented effectively across all levels.
Cultural Safety Initiatives: Key initiatives were embedded to drive a positive safety culture and improve engagement across scientific and operational teams.
Enhanced Health and Safety Systems: Enhanced health and safety systems and processes were implemented, delivering improvements in compliance efficiency.
Why us?
This case study demonstrates our expertise in placing top-tier health and safety professionals into interim and contract roles at short notice, enabling clients to address urgent challenges with confidence.
Contact us
To discuss how we can support your health and safety requirements, please contact Tom Hewat. Tom specialises in placing interim and contract professionals into organisations across the UK.
Email: tom.hewat@irwinandcolton.com
Phone: 01923 432637