Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager - Compliance
Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Safety, Health & Environmental Manager to join our highly skilled and dynamic team. This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Warwick, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
The opportunity
Working within the Compliance Team and collaborating with all business areas within the Organisation, this is an opportunity to help shape, develop and implement processes and systems which will lead to and drive a progressive and proactive culture. Reporting to the Head of Compliance and working within the Operations Team, you will contribute directly to defining and creating a SHE management system which will both support the business and key stakeholders. Come join a thriving team in what is a highly visible area, with significant focus and support from senior leadership.
You will help build capability within the organisation by creating systems and processes which can be readily cascaded and supported by a small team.
Success in this role requires excellent people skills and customer focus, knowledge of electric vehicles would be an advantage.
Your knowledge on H&S legislation will underpin your ability to effectively engage stakeholders to ensure compliance and help to drive a positive safety culture through the organization at every level. You should have great interpersonal skills and be able to support the wider team by utilizing your knowledge and experience to help problem solve and implement solutions at pace. You should be well motivated and have the capability to work using your own initiative to support company objectives and milestones by managing your time and workload accordingly.
What you’ll do
Key responsibilities will include:
- Development and implementation of a safety, health & environmental management system
- Identify gaps in current processes and support necessary action plans to resolve
- Lead, coach, support and provide expert technical advice on all matters relating to SHE and associated regulatory compliance.
- Lead and support in the implementation of any relevant ISO accreditations
- Create policies and procedures to ensure legislative compliance and recognised industry standards for the organisation.
- Manage and coordinate compliance audits, including liaising with external contractors
- Promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation
- Support in the annual planning and budgeting for all SHE activities
- Drive key programs such as Near Miss reporting and employee engagement for SHE
- Define KPI’s and measure/report on performance
- You will be able to clearly communicate SHE requirements to the team & stakeholders
Who you are...
- NEBOSH qualified in health, safety and environment or similar, industry recognised qualification
- 5+ years of experience working as a H&S Manager or equivalent
- Experience implementing ISO management systems
- Excellent communication and written skills in order to work with, provide advice to, train, and promote excellence in Health and Safety to all staff
- Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders, including at a senior level
- Ability to travel to sites away from your home base
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Manufacturing or engineering background would be desirable.
- Ability to work tactically in a ‘hands on’ environment but also be very strategic and proven experience with annual planning
- Networking & Influence A passion for creating an inclusive work environment and developing collaborative partnerships with internal / external stakeholders and all levels.
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators, and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lays in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.
We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.