Head of Health & Safety

Spot Savvy; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Health & Safety to lead their HSE strategy in Scotland. This role involves managing health and safety frameworks, developing strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive change across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading brand, offering career growth and professional development in a supportive environment committed to excellence in safety and service.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Company incentives

Extensive technical training

Career opportunities

Mentoring schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in health and safety management.
• Degree level education and NEBOSH qualification are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the strategic health and safety plan.
• Ensure all personnel are trained in safe systems of work.
• Audit and develop existing risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree level education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Head of Health & Safety Based Dunfermline covering Scotland

With locations throughout Scotland, CR Smith is amongst the UKs largest home improvement companies with a highly recognisable and established brand that is synonymous with service. We specialise in manufacturing and installing custom windows, doors and living spaces products, in addition to our FIX repair services. We provide these state of the art, thermal efficient products to a broad portfolio of customers, from homeowners across the country to a range of housebuilders, trade organisations and social housing organisations. Every product is made to order and production lead times are short, creating a complex and fast-moving environment. Such an environment requires robust health & safety management, a positive safety culture and well executed strategy.

Due to internal movement, we are now recruiting an experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead our already well-established HSE infrastructure.

As Head of Health and Safety, you will report directly to the Managing Director. The role will involve the development of the existing health and safety strategy, as well as supporting the senior management team on the company’s safety objectives. You should be at the forefront of what’s new in HSE, advising the senior team, implementing new initiatives and building on existing systems. Your leadership style, professional management and coaching ability will help support employee welfare throughout the business.

Core Responsibilities/Duties Include:

1. Management and development of the strategic health and safety plan.
2. Carrying out a continuous gap analysis of existing operational, environmental and health and safety procedures.
3. Ensuring that all personnel are trained and fully understand the agreed safe systems of work, continually promoting a culture of best practice across the business.
4. Chair regular strategic and operational team briefings.
5. Audit and development of existing risk assessments and method statements.
6. Updating the Board on relevant legislative changes.
7. Overall management of the existing health and safety management framework.
8. Development of technological advancements to improve efficiency.

The successful candidate, supported by the Board, will have overall responsibility for health and safety within the business and will ideally be educated to degree level. A NEBOSH qualification is highly desirable. The role would suit an ambitious, energetic health and safety professional with a track record in safety management (minimum of 5 years experience), preferably within the construction, manufacturing, engineering or utilities industries.

Additional Key Skills Should Include:

1. Strategic thinker.
2. Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
3. Highly self-motivated and innovative.
4. Innovative and technical aptitude to drive change.
5. Demonstrate leadership skills that inspire and motivate team members including influencing key stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (Dependant on experience)
• Company car or car allowance including fuel allowance
• Mobile phone allowance & laptop
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Company incentives
• Extensive technical training
• Full use of company resources and internal support across the business to allow dedication to the role required
• External continuous professional development courses available
• Excellent career opportunities and mentoring schemes

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual with a proven track record in health & safety management to join one of Scotland's leading brands. Offering fantastic career opportunities and the autonomy to make a real difference within an organisation already committed to growth, service excellence, uncompromising quality and safety standards.