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Health & Safety Manager Retail & Head Office

Employer
Holland & Barrett
Location
Nuneaton
Salary
£Competitive + Company Benefits
Closing date
14 Jun 2019

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The Role:

The purpose of this role is to support the Head of EHS (Retail) in the effective management of all aspects of Health, Safety & Environmental systems and processes at Holland and Barrett's head office and across the retail estate in order to deliver consistent, continuously improving and sustainable EHS program across the retail estate and head office.

Working closely with the Head of EHS (Retail) to implement effective management systems for Food Safety, Fire, Health and Safety, which reduce the associated risks. Lead the cultural / behavioral health and safety step change program on in Head Office and in stores by working closely with Retail Field Mangers and colleagues, providing appropriate training to support.

Ensuring the Head Office is capable of delivering its quarterly health, safety, and environmental plans to achieve continual improvement. Co-ordinate the investigation of any accidents or incidents effecting people / environment / property or process. This includes liaising with any enforcement authorities, as a senior accident investigator to drive improvement programs following any incidents. Key deliverables will include delivering EHS performance through continuous improvement and assurance of effective management systems, strategic initiatives, cultural development and leadership.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Implement the Holland and Barrett EHS Strategy at Head Office
  • Ensure compliance to all legal and Company standards, reviewing and reporting performance
  • Develop a positive EHS culture in HO and across the retail estate, ensuring clear accountability, responsibility, skills and knowledge
  • Manage site audits and enforcement authority visits, to ensure successful compliance and close out of corrective actions
  • Lead and develop EH&S competence at all levels and in all departments, e.g. through champions and duty holders
  • Identify and spread good practice across the retail estate and HO to ensure a consistent approach is achieved
  • Lead any serious accident or incident investigation, representing the site with the enforcement authorities where appropriate
  • Delivery of DSE Risk Assessments for HO colleagues
  • Manage the team of Auditors and HO support colleagues
  • Manage the team of fire marshalls in HO
  • Manage the team of first aiders in HO
  • Prepare and submit reports and statistics as required pertaining to the health, safety and environmental management systems and be able to interpret the data to drive relevant actions
  • Undertake other projects as required
  • The role is based in HO in Nuneaton, however it will require frequent travel across the UK and ROI
The Person:
  • Recognised safety qualification minimum NEBOSH General Certificate
  • Food Safety qualifications advantageous but not essential
  • Ability to conduct work related Risk Assessments, dynamic risk assessments
  • DSE Risk Assessor qualified - essential
  • Passion for Health, Safety and Environmental management
  • Knowledge of Safety and Environmental management systems
  • Commercial awareness and practical outlook
  • Experience in retail is essential
  • A team player with experience at management level, with well-developed communication skills, able to present written and verbal reports that are understood by the target audience
  • Influence peers, and deliver performance improvements through a structured and systematic approach
  • Work in a consistent calm, controlled, positive and effective manner, under own initiative, in a changing environment
  • Demonstrates good coaching, influencing and presentation skills, with the ability to motivate others to deliver results
  • Demonstrates excellent planning and organising skills with ability to priorities to achieve target deadlines
  • People manager
The Company:

Holland & Barrett is one of the nation's most loved and trusted brands, known for offering quality health food, vitamins and supplements all sold by highly trained and qualified advisors.

Bucking the current trend of high street retailers, we forecast significant growth and expansion plans in the coming years, with considerable investment going into all areas of the business. We certainly embrace change and drive speed in everything we do. Every day presents a different challenge, but every day is also filled with fun, teamwork and passion to succeed and surpass every expectation.

Join us and see how far you can go…

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