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Brandon Trust
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Bristol, Bristol
Head of Health & Safety
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Job Description
This Head of Health & Safety opportunity at learning disability charity Brandon Trust is a key role; reporting to the Operations Director, with accountability to the Chief Executive. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic approach to Health and Safety management across the whole organisation. Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and, or, autism to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support. Our employees have a duty to work safely and meet a range of regulatory standards and Brandon is committed to continuous improvement and to the highest standards of quality and safety; which you will drive. Based at our head office in Bristol, but with a requirement to travel across our regions, you'll be responsible for organisational compliance with health, safety and environment (HSE) and related legislation. You'll develop, influence, manage and promote a positive HSE culture and will work with a wide range of people. You'll advise on all possible risks and offer clear solutions, as well as provide assured oversight and recommendations to Trustees. You'll review current systems to ensure our teams are equipped to deliver safe yet person centred services that are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement. You'll prepare HSE strategies and develop internal assurance systems and policies, as well as manage inspections, risk assessments and improvement plans. You'll also line manage the health and safety coordinator. You'll have a successful track record in managing health & safety, including experience of interacting effectively with a wide range of influential stakeholders including senior managers, trustees, external auditors and contractors, and of managing quality assurance and audit procedures. You'll hold a relevant professional qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent) and ideally be a Chartered member of ISOH. Your energetic, flexible approach enthuses people and gains commitment to implementing essential procedures and safe working practices. Able to analyse complex data, draw meaningful conclusions and prepare reports, you have good grounding in IT systems and other applications. A full driving licence is essential. We provide career development opportunities and a range of benefits. View the full Job Description. No agencies please. If you have any questions regarding the role, please call Sarah Thomas on 07464 670372. Successful applicants for this role will require a Basic DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Position Type: Full-time (Permanent) External Closing Date: 18/06/2020 Advertised Salary: 50,250 plus lease car / car allowance External Company URL: