Health and Safety Director - UK and EU

Diebold Nixdorf; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Health and Safety Director, where you will lead the charge in developing and implementing vital health and safety programs across the UK and EU. In this dynamic role, you'll champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving initiatives that reduce workplace injuries. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety into project designs and promote a culture of awareness and prevention. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organization that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety.
• CMIOSH status highly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive global health and safety strategy.
• Lead the development of health and safety management systems.
• Drive global initiatives focused on injury reduction and prevention.

Skills

Leadership

EHS Management Systems

Communication

Project Management

Injury Prevention

Training Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Safety Management Software

Job description

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Job Description

Expect more. Connect more. Be more at Diebold Nixdorf. Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million people around the globe bank and shop in this hyper-connected, consumer-centric world. Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role.

As we continue to grow, so does our commitment to protecting our people, supporting our teams, and building a culture where safety and well-being come first-from the field, to manufacturing, to the office, and everywhere in between.

We're building something special: A proactive, people-first safety culture, A growing team of passionate professionals making a real impact, A place where your career can grow.

If you're as driven by purpose as you are by performance-and you're looking to be part of a safety-forward team check out our Health and Safety jobs. We're always on the lookout for smart, mission-minded people who care deeply about the work and the people behind it.

We are seeking a dynamic Health and Safety Director to lead the Health & Safety team in the UK and EU. Based at the Milton Keynes flagship sit, you will develop, implement, and monitor the company occupational health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies. Develops training, providing guidance and consultation on topics such as emergency response, hazardous material handling, industrial hygiene, life safety, fall protection, ergonomics and Fleet Safety Recommends and implements corrective actions to eliminate or mitigate hazards. Promotes awareness of EHS culture and programs through communication and collaborative team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive global health and safety strategy, aligning with company goals and international standards.
• Lead the development and deployment of health and safety management systems, ensuring they are scalable, effective, and compliant with applicable regulations and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Drive global initiatives focused on injury reduction and prevention, including ergonomics, fleet safety and proactive hazard identification.
• Champion "Prevention by Design" principles, collaborating with engineering, operations, and facilities teams to integrate safety early in project and workplace design processes.
• Sets strategy, goals and metrics for assigned areas.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data and trends relating to EHS compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Ensures that support activities meet or exceed established cost, time and quality standards.
• Engages with client stakeholders to evaluate outcomes, success and improvement opportunities.
• Captures lessons learned and ensures their application to future project planning and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Typically has 10-12 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety and typically 4-6 years leadership experience
• CMIOSH status highly preferred
• Fluent business English skills (Written and spoken).
• Demonstrated experience implementing EHS management systems (Safety Management software)
• Proven success in reducing workplace injuries and driving prevention initiatives.
• Expertise in developing and delivering training across varied audiences and geographies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel in UK and EU as needed (30%)

We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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About Us

Why should you join Diebold Nixdorf?

Brightest minds + technology and innovation + business transformation The people of Diebold Nixdorf are 23,000+ teammates of diverse talents and expertise in more than 130 countries, harnessing future technologies to deliver personalized, secure consumer experiences that connect people to commerce. Our culture is fueled by our values of collaboration, decisiveness, urgency, willingness to change, and accountability.

-Diebold Nixdorf is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

** To all recruitment agencies: Diebold Nixdorf does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diebold Nixdorf employees or any other organization location. Diebold Nixdorf is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes**

We are a global Company operating in multiple Locations and Entities. As we are keen to find the best solution for our candidates several legal entities might be applicable for a Job offer. A List of our operating entities can be found here - https://www.dieboldnixdorf.com/en-us/about-us/global-locations