Head of Safety

First Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Health and Safety to lead their safety initiatives in the vibrant transport sector. This role offers the chance to shape the health and safety strategy while working closely with the Executive Team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, managing risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization. With a commitment to growth and excellence, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and passengers alike.

Benefits

Mobile phone and laptop

Private healthcare

Pension

Company incentives

Professional development courses

Rail and Bus discounts

Oyster Travel card

Share schemes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in health and safety management, preferably in transport.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety strategies and plans.
• Conduct gap analysis and maintain ISO9001:2015 accreditation.
• Promote a culture of safety and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

NEBOSH Diploma

ISO9001:2015 Accreditation

Leadership Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Organizational Skills

Change Management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

NEBOSH Qualification

Tools

HSE Management Systems

Job description

Are you an ambitious, forward thinking, energetic health and safety professional ready for your next opportunity…read on!

As our Head of Health and Safety, you will report directly to the Service Delivery Director. The role will involve the development of the existing health and safety strategy, annual safety plan and delivery of safety aspects of our 6-year business plan. Participating as a proactive member of the Executive Team and 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:

• Management and development of the strategic Security, Safety, Quality and Environment plans.
• Carrying out a continuous gap analysis of existing environmental, health and safety management procedures.
• Maintaining ISO9001:2015 accreditation
• Ensuring that all colleagues are trained and fully understand the agreed safe systems of work and continually promoting a culture of best practice across the business.
• Audit and development of existing risk assessments and method statements ensuring that TOL's operations are managed to ALARP levels.
• Maintaining a good appreciation of relevant legislation and industry good practice, identification of emerging performance trends, and application of robust safety controls.
• Maintaining the sufficiency of the existing health and safety management framework.
• To instil in all colleagues the desire to instinctively act in a safe manner and fully participate in the company's arrangements for implementing, monitoring, and improving safety.
• Development of technological advancements to improve efficiency.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for health and safety within the business and will ideally be educated to degree level. Qualified or working towards NEBOSH at diploma level or other equivalent qualification and/or other professional affiliation (CMIOSH, MCIRO). Ideally you will have a track record in safety management (minimum of 5 years' experience), preferably with 2 years in the transport industry.

Additional key skills should include:

• In depth knowledge of all statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the management of HSE
• Strategic “Can do” thinker.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and innovative.
• Innovative and technical aptitude to drive change.
• Demonstrate leadership skills that inspire and motivate team members including influencing key stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Mobile phone and laptop
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Company incentives
• External continuous professional development courses available
• Rail and Bus discounts for Leisure travel
• Oyster Travel card.
• Share schemes

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual with a proven track record in health & safety management to join a fast paced, vibrant transport sector. 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.

Tram Operations Limited

Tram Operations is a FirstGroup subsidiary that operates a contract for Transport for London. With over 17 million passenger journeys a year, London Trams has some of the busiest routes in the country, operating over 4,800 services each week across the tramway.

Providing inter-urban, cross-borough services to passengers in Southwest London, between Wimbledon and New Addington, Beckenham Junction and Elmers End to Croydon. London Trams provides excellent connectivity with the National Rail stations in the region, such as East Croydon, Wimbledon, Elmers End and Beckenham Junction to name a few.

As well as commuters and business travellers, we transport leisure travellers across London, to many tourist and heritage sites, and to numerous major sporting and social events that take place along the route every year. Providing easy and convenient mobility, where all the tram stops on the tramway have step-free access, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities, of which we are proud to serve.