Health and Safety Manager

About the Role
Responsible for leading and developing a strong culture of H&S awareness, engagement and compliance that aligns with the values of d&b solutions. This will include strategies for continuous improvement and peer accountability for H&S at all levels of the organisation and across all work locations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reducing hazards and ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Design, deliver and lead initiatives to promote proactive safety attitudes and behaviour, ensuring that safety is an integral part of our company culture.
• Providing practical advice and assistance to help teams create and maintain risk assessments, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Ensuring the company Health & Safety policy, arrangements and other related documents are kept up-to-date and relevant.
• Produce monthly Health and safety reports for the Management Team and an annual report for the entire company.
• Conduct site visits, report on and distribute findings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Conduct audits of work locations, practises, and processes to identify potential safety hazards.
• Carry out investigations into incidents and record the findings through the appropriate system.
• Overall administration of the incident reporting system.
• Contact point for external H&S consultants, regulatory bodies, and other specialist advisors.
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and advise Senior Managers of any relevant changes.
• Contact Senior Managers if situations are found that require immediate rectification or the stopping of any operation.
• Attend all departmental Health & Safety Committee meetings as well as monthly Management meetings when required.
• Ensure and promote good health and safety communications between management and employees.
• Ensure that an adequate programme of training for Health and safety is provided and that a safety culture is encouraged throughout the company.
• Assist with H&S requirements of tendering documents.
• Act as the main contact for HSE and Local Authorities with regard to inspections, visits and reporting under RIDDOR.
• Always set a personal example by following all safety requirements and procedures and using correct personal protective clothing and equipment.

Personal Competencies and Behaviours:

• Proven experience of H&S governance and management.
• Industry experience in Events, Entertainment, Broadcast or Concert touring.
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
• Good written communication skills with the ability to produce clear reports and develop relevant policies.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Valid qualification in occupational health and safety.
• Well-developed training, coaching, mentoring skills.

Key Policies and Core Values:

• To work alongside the members of other teams and communicate effectively.
• To learn about the company and its activities to understand and deal with the customers.
• Always maintain d&b solutions confidentiality.
• To represent the company in a courteous, friendly, and appropriate manner in all circumstances.
• To always follow correct procedures and follow the policies laid out in the staff handbook.
• Adhere to and demonstrate knowledge of health and safety matters about work-related tasks and ensure that relevant Health and Safety guidelines are always adhered to.
• To carry out your duties and responsibilities in a manner that always reflects the Core Values of d&b solutions.

Responsible To:
Technical Director

Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday


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