Group SHEQ Manager - #1671069

About The Role

First Response Group is not just a workplace. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together. We are pioneers in our field, and we seek to inspire every person to reach their maximum potential.

The Group SHEQ Managers role will be ensuring adherence to regulations and industry standards. This role involves developing compliance strategies and procedures, ensuring the business meets and exceeds SHEQ standards. It requires strategic planning, risk management, training, and continuous improvement to foster a culture of safety and compliance across the organisation.

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and monitor the SHEQ strategy to ensure a safe and compliant work environment for employees, contractors, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, GDPR, SIA (Security Industry Authority) licensing, and environmental protection laws.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and external regulatory bodies and auditors.
• Lead efforts to maintain a safe working environment, particularly for security and FM personnel working in the field.
• Conduct and coordinate regular risk assessments and audits across all operational sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ISO accreditations.
• Implement risk control measures and mitigation strategies to reduce safety, health, environmental, and quality risks.
• Promote environmentally sustainable practices and identify areas for improving the business's environmental footprint.
• Establish and maintain a quality management system to ensure services meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process enhancement and driving initiatives to improve the effectiveness of SHEQ operations.
• Design and lead SHEQ training for employees, promoting awareness of the importance of safety, health, and environmental practices throughout the business.
• Report on SHEQ performance, providing regular updates on key issues, compliance status, and improvements.
• Support the SHEQ Manager in incident and accident management, emergency preparedness, and other safety-critical matters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation and industry standards, ensuring the business adapts to such changes.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in managing and leading a Compliance function.
• Formal qualifications in Health & Safety, Environmental, and/or Quality.
• NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.
• Chartered Member of IOSH is desirable.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels within the business.
• Strategic thinker and problem solver with excellent project management skills.
• Resilient and determined, committed to driving continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management.
• High level of accuracy in regulatory compliance and documentation.