Head of Health and Safety
Scotland | c.£80,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Irwin and Colton has been engaged by one of the UK's largest utility providers to recruit a Head of Health and Safety. The role will involve leading a large health and safety team to ensure the successful delivery of the Health and Safety strategy. Specifically, this organisation is looking for a creative, innovative individual with new ideas, who can drive a behavioural change programme and that can ensure their health and safety programme continues to deliver to the highest standard.
The role also reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibilities for the Head of Health and Safetywill include:
Reviewing the health and safety strategy, ensuring this is fit for purpose and industry best practice
Leading a national team ensuring the implementation of the health and safety policies and procedures on site
Keeping updated with key changes to legislation and ensuring the organisation remains compliant
Engaging with senior managers, clients and external stakeholders ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical health and safety related enquiries
Continually developing and reviewing the health and safety management system in line with industry best practice
The successful Head of Health and Safety will have:
Proven experience in a similar role within major infrastructure, civil engineering, rail, utilities, or a similar regulatory driven environment
Hold NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ 5 (or equivalent) and relevant membership of IOSH
The ability to influence and engage key internal and external stakeholders from operations on the ground to the boardroom
A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading utility providers leading a large team of safety professionals across Scotland. A UK driver's license is essential. Contact Elizabeth Ferguson at elizabeth.ferguson@irwinandcolton. com or on 01923 433 215.
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