Group HSEQ / ESG Director

A unique opportunity for a Group HSEQ / ESG Director to join a rapidly growing organisation operating in the testing, inspection and certification sector. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new strategies, scalable systems and robust processes to ensure the highest standards of health & safety across all projects and operations as the company continues its growth journey. You will play a key role in driving the adoption of innovative technologies and tools to streamline H&S practices, achieve compliance standards and reporting requirements across ESG and Quality.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

This is a hybrid role requiring travel to sites across the UK where necessary.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the group wide strategy for HSEQ, Compliance and ESG across a diverse multi-site / mobile workforce ensuring consistency across the group.
Overseeing all Health, Safety and Compliance infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure and scalable systems across multiple locations as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory.
Develop a consistency across the group through effective integration as the company acquires/merges with new businesses.
Promoting automation and new technologies to improve operational performance
Ensure a robust central management system is in place and ensures clear oversight and management of all internal systems, training, audits, risk assessments and compliance checks.
Leading on maintaining necessary accreditations / certifications (e.g. ISO)
Oversee relationships with third-party providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring high standards of service delivery alongside budget management and maximising revenue streams.

Person Specification

Bachelor\’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
Extensive experience in a senior HSEQ leadership role within a multi-site or national organisation with a mobile workforce
Able to demonstrate experience of merger / acquisition integration
Experience of scaling the health and safety operations in a fast-growing organisation.
A track record of implementing new systems and robust processes into an organisation
Strong knowledge of UK HSEQ regulations and compliance standards.
Experience collating and presenting data to exec board level
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with proven experience driving cultural change.

Salary / Package Details

Up to £120,000 salary
Car Allowance
25 days holiday
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension Contribution
Private healthcare
Life insurance/ critical illness coverage,At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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