Purpose of Role
To lead the Health, Safety and Environment function for the company across all UK and International sites, ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental compliance and best practice procedures and processes are in place.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Act as a single point of control/reference for all managers and employees, providing competent advice for all HSE issues in accordance with statutory requirements, company policies and procedures.
* Lead the HSE team, manage performance and develop individuals.
* Ensure the successful development and implementation of the Health, Safety and Environment strategy across all sites.
* Maintain a robust, sustainable health and safety management system aligned to industry standards.
* Direct the business on all HSE, legislative and regulatory compliance matters and chair meetings with operational teams to ensure all facilities meet exceptional HSE standards.
* Build relationships with operational teams to understand compliance challenges and proactively provide solutions.
* Keep all HSE policies and procedures up to date.
* Maintain an HSE risk register while understanding the importance of insurance and its impact on risk management.
* Ensure critical working practices such as processes for major events are understood and followed by employees and contractors.
* Complete the annual training plan for HSE, identify development and regulatory needs at all levels and contribute to the delivery of training.
* Manage the HSE budget and oversee all relevant data collection, record keeping and reporting at committee meetings.
* Document and track accidents and incidents, implementing appropriate remedial actions and learning.
* Manage external specialist suppliers or consultants to ensure comprehensive provision of HSE for the organisation.
* Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant HSE and welfare at work legislation, and communicate relevant changes to the business as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of ISO 14001/45001.
* Strong working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation within a production / manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of production of yachts or other similar large products with long build times.
Skills
* Competent user of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Presentation skills – preparation and delivery of PowerPoint presentations to various audiences.
* Planning and organising skills.
* Prioritising skills.
* Good written communication skills.
Experience
* Experience of performing an HSE management or partnering role within production / manufacturing industry, preferably marine.
* Leading management teams on HSE compliance and best practices.
* Conducting audits and action plans.
* Planning and delivery of training.
* Knowledge of UK RIDDOR and equivalent EU regulation.
* Management of third‑party suppliers.
* Fire Marshalling.
* Display Screen Equipment assessments.
* Occupational Health Surveillance relating to production workforce.
* Experience of HAVS management is desirable.
* Experience of COSHH management is desirable.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH general certificate, IOSH or other HSE industry‑recognised qualification.
Personal Characteristics
* Self‑starter.
* Proactive attitude and results‑driven.
* Pragmatic and practical approach.
* Approachable / personable style and strong influencing skills.
* Health and well‑being focused.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Team player.
Other Requirements
The postholder may be required to work on other sites in the UK and occasionally internationally.
Please note that any applicants are required to have valid right to work status in the UK as part of their application.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per year.
* Employer pension contribution.
* 0800 – 1630 – 5 days work week.
* Death in service.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
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