Group Health and Safety Manager

Once For All, is the European leader in supply chain management solutions and B2B marketplace for the built environment. Our mission is to empower our customers to sustainably source and secure new revenue opportunities, manage risk and compliance effectively, and enhance efficiency and sustainability throughout the supply chain. We are committed to driving innovation and excellence, ensuring our clients achieve their business goals in a rapidly evolving market.

Role Summary

The role of the Group Health and Safety Manager is to ensure that the organisation meets the necessary legislative obligations that are applicable to the countries in which we operate and to drive the continuous improvement of Health and Safety standards throughout the organisation. To lead the assessment, development and implementation of Health and Safety policies, procedures, and practices across the organisation is essential alongside the provision of advice, support and guidance at all levels on matters of legal compliance relating to Health and Safety. Professional qualifications in Health and Safety and experience in a similar role is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a Health and Safety management system that can expand with the business's ambitious growth strategy.
• Ensure that an up to date knowledge of the health and safety legal requirements in all territories is maintained.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Health and Safety legislation and incorporate any updates in law into the management system.
• Conduct business risk assessments.
• Conduct investigations, record, report and analyse all accidents and near miss incidents.
• Work with and provide internal training to employees at all levels to manage, monitor and improve Health and Safety standards in the workplace.
• Provide departmental support to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, visitors and contractors.
• Work with third parties to deliver health and safety procedures and training in line with local country requirements.
• Manage emergency procedures and organise emergency teams such as first aiders and fire wardens.
• Provide general Health and Safety advice to all employees across the group.
• Liaise and communicate with external enforcement agencies and regulators as required.
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement throughout the business.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma certification
• IOSH membership
• Experience implementing and/or maintaining ISO45001
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Health and Safety role
• An ability to positively represent the company and engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that leverages diverse perspectives to achieve common goals
• Skilled in building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and facilitating successful project outcomes
• Consistently upholds company policies and core values, serving as a role model for ethical conduct, integrity, and respect in all professional interactions.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to the following:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• ISO 27001 Information Security
• Health and Safety guidelines
• The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Company policies provided on the company intranet
• Undertake annual training as advised by the compliance team and your line manager
• Any other duties as reasonably required for the role
  
  

What We Offer

As well as a career in a fast paced environment within a expanding business, we also offer the below benefits as standard:

• Wellness fund or Private Medical Insurance (dependent upon role)
• Pension
• Life Assurance x 3
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Ongoing continual professional development (CPD)
• Holiday purchase Scheme up to 5 days
• 1 paid and 1 unpaid volunteering day
• 24/356 Days Employee Assistance Programme
• Team and company offsite events
• Headspace mindfulness and meditation app
• Specsavers eye care voucher
• Free Tea, Coffee and fruit every week Basingstoke office