Global Safety, Health and Environment Director

Global Health, Safety and Environment Director
UK based with international travel
Salary: £120,000 to £140,000 plus excellent benefits

We've partnered with a leading global manufacturer of technology and engineering systems, to recruit a new Global Health, Safety and Environment Director. The organisation has a multi-billion annual turnover and a large global footprint, this role is specifically responsible for leading on Health, Safety and Environment strategy for the company. The role will oversee and lead the HSE activities of a large team supporting multiple sites globally, covering manufacturing, assembly and corporate offices.

The role will report to the Board on all matters relating to Health, Safety & Environment.

Responsibilities of the Global Health, Safety and Environment Director will include:

• Leading the overall global strategy for health, safety and environment
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of HSE leaders across various global regions
• Take a lead role in the organisation's COVID response and emergency planning
• Develop and implement new initiatives to increase health and safety performance, awareness and understanding across the business
• Engaging across the business, including working with business unit leads, functions leads and heads of operation, to drive a positive safety culture

The successful Global Health, Safety and Environment Director candidate will have:

• Proven experience in large complex global organisations, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environment
• Proven leadership and management experience within matrix, multi-site operations role and an ability to communicate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• A strong technical knowledge across relevant health, safety and environment legislation
• NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma and Membership of IOSH or other relevant professional body

This is an excellent leadership opportunity with a well-regarded global company. If the role is of interest, please contact Michael Colton on or 01923 432 633.

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