Head of QHSE

Opportunity Brief: Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Engineering, Technology, Sustainability & Heavy Manufacturing industries.

We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment. We have been retained and appointed by our client on a retained search for a proactive and driven Head of QHSE who will drive health, safety, quality and environmental initiatives.

Challenges expected within the first 12 months include:

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to enable the rollout of a strong QHSE culture.
• Rebuilding and maturing processes in line with business growth to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Streamlining current management systems and addressing identified NCRs.

Key deliverables within the first 12 months include:

• Creating a blueprint for the management system and an internal audit strategy.
• Successful rollout of new and updated policies and procedures with significant buy-in from teams.
• Ensuring all safety actions and NCRs are up-to-date and aligned with best practices.

Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience):

• Candidates ideally from Rail; high-integrity backgrounds such as aerospace, defence, Automotive etc. will be considered.
• Live within a commutable distance and willing to travel as required.
• Proven experience in leading teams through positive change.
• Holds an IOSH Certification.
• Chartered member of IOSH or working towards it.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• ISO 45001 knowledge of implementation and management.

Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours):

• An inquisitive, passionate, and engaging individual.
• Hands-on approach; no job is too big or too small.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues resistant to change.
• Methodical and thorough in all tasks.
• Leadership experience and ability to guide teams.
• Clear communicator, able to convey technical information to non-technical individuals.
• Resilience to implement change with patience for gradual progress.

Working Arrangements & Location:

Main location in Derbyshire, with occasional UK-wide travel.

Interview Process:

• 1st Stage Interview: Face to face with the Interim H&S Consultant.
• Psychometric tests for successful candidates between stages.
• 2nd Final Stage interview: Face to face with the Managing Director and Interim H&S Consultant, including a site tour.

Budget:

Competitive Salary Available

Supporting benefits:

• 25 days Holiday + 8 Bank holidays
• Nest pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Access Pool Car
• Business expenses covered

About Ford & Stanley Executive Search:

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance, aiming to create one million better workdays through effective recruitment and leadership.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.

Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.