Associate Director of Health and Safety

Exciting Job Opportunity- Associate Director of Health & Safety Are you a visionary leader ready to make a significant impact in the world of Health & Safety? Our client, a well-established and highly respected firm with over 40 years of experience in Health & Safety, is seeking an Associate Director to join their growing team. As the Associate Director of Health & Safety, you will lead a passionate team of over 30 professionals dedicated to providing outstanding service to more than 22,000 clients. Your leadership will drive performance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of safety across all operations Day to Day Leadership and Development: Motivate and guide the H&S department, setting clear objectives and a compelling vision. You will cultivate a hands-on culture, ensuring every team member is engaged with the intricacies of H&S practices. Performance Management: Regularly report on H&S delivery metrics to the board, swiftly identifying issues and implementing effective solutions. You will be responsible for maintaining knowledge levels across teams through management information and quality control. Resource Management: Plan and allocate workloads efficiently, manage absence and turnover, and oversee recruitment and succession planning to build a high-performing team Client Relations: Enhance client service, retention, and referrals by optimising the delivery model and utilising H&S consultants effectively to maximise client visits without compromising quality Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to explore development opportunities and improve cross-departmental communication, fostering a collaborative work environment. Compliance and Standards: Ensure the department meets all internal Health & Safety compliance requirements and supports the ongoing accreditation and certification of ISO standards Strategic Contributions: Work closely with the Sales Director to drive H&S sales across the business, representing the company in all matters related to Health & Safety. Budget Management: Own the H&S department budget, ensuring commercial viability while identifying cost-saving opportunities through optimisation of systems and technology. Qualifications and Skills: • CMIOSH certification or equivalent is essential. • Proven experience in delivering exceptional Health & Safety standards and compliance. • Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing high-performance teams. • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation. • A proactive mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that is setting new benchmarks in Health & Safety services. If you’re passionate about driving operational excellence, prioritising customer needs, and have a proven track record in H&S leadership, we want to hear from you

Location: Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 1/15/2025