Overview
Are you ready to take full ownership of Health and Safety in a company truly invested in health and safety? We are thrilled to be working with a national food manufacturing business based in Holton looking for a Head of Health and Safety to drive the safety culture forward. This is a crucial role with safety as the priority of everything they do, with backing from the senior leadership team and an established safety team. As the Head of Health and Safety, you will be the driving force for the Health and Safety strategy across the site in a hands-on operational role promoting best practices and building a proactive safety culture across the sites.
Head of Health and Safety — Holton, Food Manufacturing — GBP65,000 – GBP75,000 + Package
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the company’s Health and Safety function across the site
* Drive cultural change by engaging teams and promoting ownership of safety
* Develop and roll out site-wide and business-wide HSE strategies
* Foster a strong working relationship with the senior leadership team and workforce
* Be visible and operational throughout the location with a behavioural approach to safety
* Provide professional health and safety technical support and advice to the business, developing and delivering strategic objectives to drive success through learning, leadership and HSE strategies
* Work autonomously and manage on-site challenges with varying risks
What We're Looking For
* NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma preferred)
* 4+ years in a Health and Safety role
* Proven experience in manufacturing or food industry or similar environment
* Background in environmental matters or environmental certificates is beneficial
* Excellent communication and engagement skills
* Food safety qualifications are desirable
Benefits/Additional Information
* Flexible working hours to help increase work-life balance
* Supportive team with plans to grow the business further
* Reporting into a dedicated Site Director with a strong focus on people
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