Head of EHS

Head of EHS

Remote, with national travel as required

Bunzl is a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London. Bunzl is active in 30 countries and organised into four business areas: North America, Continental Europe, UK & Ireland and Rest of the World. The Business Area UK & I is headquartered in Epsom and covers 5 Divisions and 25 operating companies. For this business area we are searching for a Head of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).

Company profile

Bunzl is a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London. Bunzl is active in 30 countries and organised into four business areas: North America, Continental Europe, UK & Ireland and Rest of the World. The Business Area UK & I is headquartered in Epsom and covers 5 Divisions and 25 operating companies. For this business area we are searching for a Head of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).

Overall purpose

• Provide strategic advice and guidance on EHS policy and EHS risks to the UK & I Business Area.
• Guide and support businesses- and EHS practitioners to continuously improve EHS performance
• Develop and maintain EHS policies and procedures and ensure that all managers, supervisors and staff are trained and comply with requirements.
• Provide inspiration and leadership to local EHS experts and establish a proactive EHS support service with a commercially focused influence throughout the Business Area.
• Represents the Business Area in EHS Bunzl group committee(s) to report on Business area EHS programs and performance.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters' degree in Business, Occupational safety, Environmental Management or related field.
• NEBOSH Diploma (level 6) qualified and preferably a Chartered member of IOSH

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of EHS experience, preferably gained within an international organisation and ideally in logistics.
• Up to date knowledge of UK, Irish and European EHS legislation and ability to interpret and prioritise.
• Experience of developing and implementing accident prevention and EHS training programmes.
• Experience in developing and implementing environmental improvement programs e.g. waste prevention and carbon emission reduction.
• Experience of coordinating EHS audits and ensuring the implementation and monitoring of recommendations.
• Knowledge and experience of international standards: ISO 14001, 9001 and 45001.

Personal Characteristics

• Ready for a next career step and interested to work in a fast-growing international organisation.
• Clear ability to engage and collaborate with managers and staff to encourage and sustain a genuine commitment to high standards of EHS performance and to demonstrate the added value of continuous improvement.
• Open and articulate with personal presence and the ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels.
• Energetic, self-motivated, pro-active team player
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail.
• Good developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to produce high-quality, user-friendly reports.

What do we offer?

We offer a challenging position in a dynamic, international organization. with frequent visits to all UK & I Businesses. You report to the HR Director UK & I.

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