Head of SHEQ

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) to join us on a permanent basis. About the Role This senior leadership role will have overall responsibility for ensuring robust and pro-active H&S and quality management procedures are embedded across the group. You will be responsible for further developing and embedding policies and best practice, and ensuring compliance across the Soft and Hard FM business units. The role holder will manage a team of three, as well as provide professional health and safety leadership to all levels of staff, supporting and advising all management teams, employees, and contractors. The Head of SHEQ will lead commercially focused, professional teams to manage our H&S and Quality systems on a day-to-day basis, as well as present and report to senior management including the executive team and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring rigorous risk assessment and incident management systems are in place and followed across the organisation and that compliance requirements are controlled, documented and maintained in line with regulations and guidelines Setting the direction for and overseeing a health, safety and wellbeing leadership programmes across the organisation, ensuring the consistent application of appropriate workplace programmes for staff, stakeholders and contractors Reviewing and developing policies and procedures in line with latest industry standards and expectations Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing existing, new and upcoming health and safety legislation and ensure that the Company has systems, procedures and up to date policies in place. Providing detailed HSEQ reports for the ELT and the Board, and working proactively with the ELT and SLT and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement within their areas of responsibility Identifying, developing and introducing quality, safety and environmental management systems appropriate to the varied needs of the business. These could include ISOs 9001, 14001, 22000 and 45001 Securing and maintaining appropriate external accreditation of our services and standards of work (e.g. UKAS, NECIEC, BAFE etc.). Developing and managing crisis management and business continuity plans Overall responsibility/ authority for all incidents and accident investigations People management responsibilities for the SHEQ team including, where required, recruiting, coaching, mentoring and training & development, appraisals, performance and absence management. Qualifications Educated to degree level, or equivalent qualifying experience. Chartered Health and Safety practitioner – IOSH. Minimum of auditor’s qualification for ISOs 9001, 14001 and 18001 Skills & Experience Proven experience in a similar level SHEQ management role, ideally within the FM sector and covering both hard and soft services. Robust knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality legislation and best practice. Proven experience of implementing and maintaining SHEQ systems. Experience at H&S policy writing. Understanding of management and reporting practices in both private and public sectors. Commercial understanding of FM management contracts and operational business processes. Track record of influencing, engaging and coaching senior management to successfully drive change management projects. Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on health and safety and risk management issues. Knowledge of workplace wellbeing initiatives and how they add value to an organisation. Strong leadership and people management skills. Understand how to operate in a transformative environment; ability to influence and embed change. Full clean UK driving license Working Arrangements Location: Head office, Dagenham. This is an office-based role with hybrid working options available in line with business needs. Travel required locally across the borough of Barking and Dagenham and to client sites as necessary. Full-time – 36 hours per week Salary £70,000 + benefits About Us BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. Benefits In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform! Private Medical Insurance Group Life Assurance Competitive Salaries Pension Scheme Paid Holidays from 26 days plus bank holidays Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Career development and training Great offices & local amenities including our Lab Café Free parking @ The Cube A GREAT TEAM! To Apply It’s an exciting time to be joining BD Group, if you are keen to be considered for this opportunity, please click \’apply\’ below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. We are keen for the right candidate to join us as soon as possible. Therefore, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be arranged before the closing date on the advert so please apply as soon as possible. REF-(Apply online only)