Overview
Job Title: Head of Health, Safety & Compliance
Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer
Direct Reports: 2
Salary Range: Up to £65,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid with travel to London sites (Old Street, Canary Wharf, Poplar, Acton, Deptford, Enfield) and other UK sites when required.
Working days/hours per week: 35 per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Use established NEBOSH/ IOSH Plan-Do-Check-Act principles to drive safety improvements and leadership.
* Make Environmental Health & Safety decisions in line with local guidance.
* Liaise with external and internal key stakeholders and HSE experts and food supply leaders within partner organisations.
* Ensure Safety Management Systems are up to date, relevant and manage risk appropriately, in accordance with agreed standards.
* Own processes to ensure all significant and major SHE risks on site are quantified, managed and validated.
* Monitor departmental KPI’s and challenge improvement when required to ensure targets are achieved and improved.
* Develop and lead the safety, health and environment strategy and plans for the site to ensure best-in-class processes and policies and developing a culture of compliance and operational ownership that are regularly reviewed and updated.
* Complete regular Health, Safety and Environmental audits, evaluating practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
* Prepare and schedule training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety and other relevant topics.
* Ensure inspections and servicing of plant, equipment and machinery are completed in compliance with relevant legislation.
* Maintain records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required; monitor all other environmental risks to colleagues and the local community.
* First Aid management including training, viewing and planning coverage, ordering and auditing of stock.
* Provide functional leadership and oversight for investigation of accidents and injuries; coordinate incident files and preparation of material for hearings and insurance investigations.
* Ensure the operational process and production of finished goods are appropriately controlled via HACCP to ensure compliance with food safety.
* Ensure that technical governance is in place to deliver compliance with respect to internal, external and legal requirements.
* Investigations into key deviations from process and specification, initiating appropriate action to bring the process back into control.
* Lead the engagement of a Food Safety Culture.
* Build trust and credibility in how we operate, through significant on-site presence.
* Work with food safety teams in food supply partners to create early adoption of process and policy ways of working.
* Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required, or relevant experience.
* NEBOSH Diploma.
* Level 3 HACCP.
* Allergen awareness / practical knowledge or the management of allergens.
* Comprehensive understanding of health, safety and environmental guidelines and relevant legislation.
* Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies.
* Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
* Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
* Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Increasing levels of proactive safety KPIs performance.
* Proactive improvement plans in place for relevant control principles.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
At FareShare, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application Procedure
Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arrange interviews as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Note on Applicants
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, we will not be able to provide feedback.
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