Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

Irwin & Colton is seeking a Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability for a growing facilities management company in Greater London. The role involves leading QHSE and sustainability strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and managing compliance. Candidates should have director-level experience in related industries, NEBOSH qualification, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position requires travel across the UK and offers a salary of up to £150,000 plus benefits.
Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability
London/Home counties (with UK-wide travel)
Up to £150,000 plus car allowance (and benefits)

Irwin and Colton are pleased to be supporting a client who is continuing to grow, and an industry-leader in the facilities management space. The organisation is looking to bring on board a new Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability. The vacancy is absolutely paramount to the QHSE and Sustainability strategy, leading at Group-level, with a team of multiple reports across the United Kingdom. The position will work very closely with the board, as well as reporting to the CPO and COO.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front in a professional and dynamic working environment, for one of the UK's fastest growing FM organisations.

Responsibilities for the Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability will include:
• Leading on all engagement with key stakeholders to drive a positive QHSE and Sustainability culture, from employees right through to the Executive board, as well as clients
• Leading closely with the support of wider business areas in the development and delivery of strategy, identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the QHSE and Sustainability function; both internally and externally
• Overseeing the assessment and development of the management systems and compliance in order to ensure that it reflects best practice
• To analyse company-wide risk and then drive strategy to mitigate those identified

The successful Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability will have:
• Strong experience within a similar industry (facilities management / property / retail / hospitality); operating at Director-level already
• Strong experience in influencing, engaging, and liaising with stakeholders across all levels of organisations, up to the Executive board
• NEBOSH diploma qualified (or equivalent) and relevant membership of a professional body (Chartered Member of IOSH)
• Strong experience managing a team of QHSE professionals and working with both clients and contractors
• Excellent ability delivering regular reviews and presentations to the board

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established company with a history of consistent growth.

The candidate must be happy travelling as this role will still be operational from time-time.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Matthew Cathcart on +44(0) 1923 432 636 or apply here.

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