Join our team as Head of Health & Safety and be the driving force behind fostering a safety-first culture. Your leadership will ensure the well-being of our employees, contractors, and visitors, keeping everyone safe from harm. This is a remote role with travel around the UK. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and lead the way in safety excellence.
Overview:
Be a Kiwa Ambassador, embodying ambition, reliability, and engagement. Lead and implement a comprehensive H&S strategy aligned with organisational goals. Foster a proactive, safety-first culture across all levels of the organisation. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international H&S regulations. Drive risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential hazards. Provide leadership and training to equip teams with effective H&S practices. Collaborate with global colleagues to align UK H&S practices with group strategies. Oversee H&S training programs to enhance awareness and capabilities. Investigate incidents to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences. Report on H&S performance, including key metrics and progress on improvement actions. Engage with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to maintain compliance and best practices. Responsibilities:
Recognised professional in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field. Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally in a similar industry. Strong knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards. Leadership experience managing large-scale H&S programs across multiple sites. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and drive a safety-first culture. Skilled in risk management, problem-solving, and compliance. Strong planning, organisational, and project management abilities. Self-starter with a proactive, hands-on approach to challenges. Experienced in balancing customer, employee, and shareholder needs. Willing to travel frequently as needed. Flexible, reliable, and results-oriented team player. Qualifications:
Generous Annual Leave
– Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service. 37.5 hours per week
– Monday to Friday, remote role with frequent travel. Private Medical Insurance . Enhanced Family Leave
– Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave. Milestone Rewards
– paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers. Salary Reviews . Company Bonus Scheme . Enhanced Pension Contributions . Life Assurance
– 4x your annual salary. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
– Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year. 24/7 GP Service
– Access to medical advice anytime. Cycle to Work Scheme . Eye Care Vouchers
– Supporting your health and well-being. Welcome Pack
– Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us. At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values:
Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged
the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development. As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception. If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.
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Be a Kiwa Ambassador, embodying ambition, reliability, and engagement. Lead and implement a comprehensive H&S strategy aligned with organisational goals. Foster a proactive, safety-first culture across all levels of the organisation. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international H&S regulations. Drive risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential hazards. Provide leadership and training to equip teams with effective H&S practices. Collaborate with global colleagues to align UK H&S practices with group strategies. Oversee H&S training programs to enhance awareness and capabilities. Investigate incidents to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences. Report on H&S performance, including key metrics and progress on improvement actions. Engage with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to maintain compliance and best practices. Responsibilities:
Recognised professional in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field. Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally in a similar industry. Strong knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards. Leadership experience managing large-scale H&S programs across multiple sites. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and drive a safety-first culture. Skilled in risk management, problem-solving, and compliance. Strong planning, organisational, and project management abilities. Self-starter with a proactive, hands-on approach to challenges. Experienced in balancing customer, employee, and shareholder needs. Willing to travel frequently as needed. Flexible, reliable, and results-oriented team player. Qualifications:
Generous Annual Leave
– Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service. 37.5 hours per week
– Monday to Friday, remote role with frequent travel. Private Medical Insurance . Enhanced Family Leave
– Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave. Milestone Rewards
– paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers. Salary Reviews . Company Bonus Scheme . Enhanced Pension Contributions . Life Assurance
– 4x your annual salary. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
– Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year. 24/7 GP Service
– Access to medical advice anytime. Cycle to Work Scheme . Eye Care Vouchers
– Supporting your health and well-being. Welcome Pack
– Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us. At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values:
Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged
the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development. As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception. If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.
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