Associate Director of Health and Safety

Company: The Portfolio Group
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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!

Posted: January 1st, 2025