Divisional Head of SHEQ (Water & Infrastructure)

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Haydock, Merseyside

Divisional Head of SHEQ (Water & Infrastructure)

Your New Role

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to lead our divisional strategy and drive a culture of safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) excellence. In this role, you will provide expert guidance, ensuring compliance with legislation, while championing Ipsum's commitment to safety and environmental sustainability. You will oversee the development of an environmental strategy, and work with teams at all levels to foster continuous improvement in SHEQ practices across the division.

Key accountabilities:

• Review current processes and improve performance through the implementation of a health and safety management system.
• Review current accreditations and Quality Standards and identify a programme of enhancement and/ or rationalisation as appropriate.
• Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and incident management systems are in place and followed throughout in the division.
• In conjunction with HR (where applicable) and SHEQ divisional counterpart, introduce standardised policies and procedures throughout the division in connection with drugs and alcohol, lone working, smoking, stress management, workplace wellbeing, occupational health and health assessments/ surveillance and the environment.
• In conjunction with Fleet and SHEQ divisional counterpart, introduce standardised policies and procedures throughout the division in connection with driving for work including the tracking and monitoring of company vehicles.
• Ensure there is consistent pre-employment and induction processes for new employees to cover pre-employment health assessments for safety-critical roles and pre-employment health screening for all operational employees along with verification of employees' eligibility to drive if this is a requirement of their role.
• Establish a consistent programme of drug & alcohol testing throughout the division.
• Ensure consistency of risk assessment/ method statement production and implementation.
• Ensure there is consistency in effectively putting people to work with adequate supervision across the division.
• Ensure there is adequate monitoring of working time and driving hours and develop strategies for review and management.
• Ensure there are training plans across the division that are maintained and all employees are certified and competent to undertake their roles.
• Ensure we have a consistent accident and incident investigation procedure that establishes root and underlying cause and implements corrective actions.
• Ensure there is an effective and productive hazard and near miss reporting procedure in place.
• Ensure there is focus at all levels across the division to eliminate procedural drift in relation to putting people to work and the execution of work-related activities.
• Implement an adequate programme of health and safety training and coaching throughout the employee lifecycle to increase safety performance improvement and culture development with a focus on ensuring our people adopt positive choices and behaviours.
• Ensure there are adequate emergency teams in place e.g. fire marshals and first aiders.
• Oversee and undertake audits where appropriate and ensure action plans are put in place where issues are identified.
• Provide reports, data and information on all SHEQ matters as required to ELT.
• Line management responsibility for the division SHEQ Advisors, developing a proactive and engaged SHEQ team that meets the needs of the business in achieving operational excellence.
• Attend divisional and leadership meetings as required.
• Work closely with other support functions as required e.g. wider SHEQ team, Human Resources, Finance.

About You

Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• An advanced health and safety qualification such as the NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent)
• Chartered member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
• Demonstrable experience of SHEQ leadership at a senior level, with a proven track record of embedding a positive safety culture.
• Experience of operating in a fast-paced, high growth, commercial, multi-divisional organisation.
• Detailed understanding of contracting, construction and high hazard environments.
• Demonstrable track record of management and budget control to an appropriate level.
• Up to date knowledge of statutory legislation.
• Detailed understanding of management system process and legislation.
• Experience of leading organisational development and change.
• Is organised to effectively schedule projects, activities and resources to deliver to deadlines.
• Able to build credible relationships with stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Able to apply critical thinking and analysis to data, identifying potential solutions to make systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information.
• Builds trust and confidence and works collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Identifies fresh approaches to issues and questions traditional assumptions.
• Is self-motivated and has a personal desire to drive change and "make things happen" .

Our Benefits

We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP
• Occupational Health support
• Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):
• Cycle to Work
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more
• Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events
• Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible Working
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives

Your New Company

The UK's utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.