Head of Safety, Health and Environment

The P A Wright and Sons Group links the farming and agricultural enterprises of P A Wright and Sons and Wrights of Twycross, a transport based market leader in multi service provision to the water utilities industry.

We are a friendly and supportive team joined together by shared goals of maximising customer service through our national scale, advanced technology, extensive fleet capability and an uncompromising commitment to be the employer of choice.

We recognise that the key to our success is our people. For us to deliver the best service to our customers, maintain our strong reputation and continue to grow we need to recruit and develop the right people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established professional to work on an interesting portfolio of projects and we are looking for an innovative individual who can bring ideas, energy, and leadership to the role.

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

Wrights of Twycross Ltd are seeking to recruit a knowledgeable and experienced Head of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) to develop, champion and lead the delivery of the strategic agenda for SHE across our organisation. You will play a pivotal role in the development of the safety and environmental culture contributing to the Group's mission.

Providing technical knowledge, expertise and advice on all aspects of SHE best practice, you will be both a strategic planner, with exceptional leadership and influencing skills, but retain your practical ability to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in to support the team in a operational capacity as required.

What will you be responsible for?

• Develop and implement a SHE strategy, operating model and plan that enables continual improvement that supports the organisation's Strategy, FORS & ISO requirements, standards and legislation.
• Manage, coach and lead the SHE Team.
• Provide oversight and management information of SHE matters at monthly Management Review sessions, challenging performance as appropriate.
• Act as the business key advisor on Safety and Environmental legislative and statutory compliance issues.
• Lead in the development of a proactive and continuous improvement SHE culture, proactively engaging colleagues to embed this.
• Deliver the organisational SHE capability to support the delivery model.
• Deliver health and safety inspections, audits and reviews on behalf of senior management, ensuring compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Conducting training, toolbox talks, inductions and investigating incidents where required.
• Act as a role model and provide technical knowledge, expertise and advice to the organisation, Directors and relevant committees in SHE matters in accordance with legislation, standards and best practice.

Qualifications

Essential skills, experience and competence required:

• A positive and pragmatic attitude to problem solving within the health, safety and environment arena.
• Knowledge and experience of occupational health & safety and environmental management systems and relevant areas of civil and criminal law implemented in complex and/or industrial environments, ideally within the waste/sewage and transport related industries.
• NEBOSH Diploma (Occupational Health & Safety and Environment) minimum or equivalent
• Graduate or Chartered membership of one or more of the Professional Organisations in Occupational Safety, Health or Environment and undertaking a scheme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) e.g. chartered member of Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (CMIOSH) or demon
• Ability to provide strong, visible leadership in SHE.
• Highly developed organisational awareness, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade and communicate with people at all levels within the organisation and regulatory bodies.

When applying, please attach CV and summary letter.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £44,000.00-£50,000.00 per year