Head of EHS

Head of Health, Safety & Environment

Remote, with national travel as required

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.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com.

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