Element has an excellent opportunity for Safety, Health and Environment Business Partner to support its Environmental business and the 10 locations across UK. As a member of the divisional leadership team, this position will partner with local management teams to support the implementation of the Element SHE program.
This position reports directly EMEAA SHE Director working closely with the Environmental Divisional Director and the EMEAA teams and will be based in North West of England. It is anticipated that this role will require frequent travel to Element locations and client sites across UK and Ireland.
Responsibilities
Supporting divisional leadership to:
Integrate SHE program into daily operationsUnderstand their role and responsibilities and ensure appropriate resources are in placeProvide expertise, guidance and critical challengeSupport creation, monitor and report on progress against improvement plansCoach leadership and operations teamsSupports documentation of annual improvement plansSupport local SHE Managers and focal pointsFacilitate completion of audits and management system reviewsEnsure locations achieve compliance with applicable regulatory and Element SHE program requirementsAssess opportunities for improvement, shares best practice across ElementCommunicate and engage effectively across all levelsMonitors and reports on improvement plan progress to Divisional Director and SHE Business Unit DirectorSkills / Qualifications Degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management, Risk Management or Occupational Safety related subject, or other related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experienceThe candidate must have a strong understanding of country/ local safety, health and environmental laws and legislationMinimum experience level: 5-10 years experience with some management experienceIdeally candidate will have experience of construction, demolition activities and / or working with industrial site-based businesses and familiar with laboratory environmentsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, design specifications, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationAbility to calculate figures, statistics and amounts such as safety and health data as well as exposure limitsAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formMust have valid Drivers License with zero or low endorsementsExposure to country safety standards, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and environmental compliance
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Company OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
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Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
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