HSE Manager (Policy, Risk & Assurance)
We are Travis Perkins.
Leading our industry for over two centuries, we've built our early foundations into a nationwide business that gives customers the products they need, with the smile they deserve.
We’re proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK.
What’s it like to be a HSE Manager?
This is a critical, high-autonomy role at the heart of our organisation’s Health and Safety management structure. You will be instrumental in developing the Group’s Health and Safety Policy, undertaking special projects and leading on the Group’s three lines of defence Assurance Strategy
This new role provides a focal point for Health and Safety policy, risk, and assurance across all aspects of the Group: Merchanting, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing and Support Functions, dealing with the large span of technical understanding required for these sectors and risk profiles
Policy & Strategy: Lead the development and review of Group Health and Safety policies for approval by the GLT and Plc Board
Projects: Lead the scoping, development, and roll-out of Group-wide Health and Safety special projects within the Safety and Well-Being Strategy.
Assurance: Lead the coordination and delivery of the Group’s 3rd line of defence safety assurance reviews, preparing reports for the GLT and Plc Stay Safe Committee.
Safety Management System: Act as the ‘gatekeeper’ for the Group’s Safety Management System, providing strong technical and practical appraisal to ensure it is robust, valid, and reliable.
Accreditations: Manage the renewal process for external safety accreditations (e.g., CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline).
Responsible Sourcing: Provide oversight and assurance for the product supplier Health and Safety-related aspects of the Group’s responsible sourcing programme.
Environmental: Work with the Group Head of Environment to manage the Environmental Management System to retain ISO14001 accreditation.
Do you have what it takes?
Proven understanding of real-world Health and Safety management.
Experience in Health and Safety policy development and implementation in complex, matrix organizations.
Experience conducting 3rd line of defence reviews.
A strong ability to influence senior stakeholders using robust and sound reasoning.
Critical thinking and an eye for detail.
Resilience, with a pleasant nature but not a pushover, and happy to work within a dynamic framework.
Essential Qualifications
Graduate membership of IOSH.
Associate or Practitioner membership with IEMA.
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Environmental qualification.
Chartered Membership of IOSH.
Significant experience of working as a ‘hands on’ Health and Safety professional within multi-site operations.
What’s in it for you?
Make your job a journey - with support to enrol onto development schemes, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to excel and progress.
Competitive salary - with bonus earning potential too! We achieve together, so we earn together too.
Enhanced pension scheme - prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)
Group-wide discounts - 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.
Sociable hours - Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours.
ShareSave - own our collective success by investing with our group shares.
Online shopping discounts - treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel!
What about our culture?
Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.
We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. You be you, it makes us, us.
We reserve the right to cancel or close this vacancy without notice or reason, and prior to the expiry date.
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