Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Department Head with expertise in Functional Safety to join our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for leading the technical delivery of Functional Safety related services, assisting Operation Management to drive the business performance to maximize revenue and profit whilst maintaining high standards of quality, safety and staff well being.
2. In conjunction with the UK C&P Management Team where appropriate, identify and develop business opportunities, and maintain a mature customer portfolio, whilst developing new business relationships.
3. Develop and implement functional safety concepts and strategies.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that safety requirements are adequately addressed throughout the development process.
5. Provide technical leadership in functional safety to support project teams.
6. Conduct regular safety audits and assessments.
7. Manage and mitigate risks associated with functional safety services.
8. Provide training and mentorship to team members on functional safety concepts and practices.
Qualifications
Essential
9. First degree or equivalent - BA (Hons), BSc(Hons), etc
10. Able to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment.
11. Effective people management techniques.
12. A working knowledge of H&S and quality systems.
13. Experience of leading and/or influencing sizeable teams of people.
14. Expert knowledge of Functional Safety product certification
Desirable
15. Working knowledge of contract and employment law.
16. Previous exposure to the functional safety services as part of a TIC company.
17. Good track record of developing new business and maintaining effective customer relationships.
18. Relevant management qualification/training