Our Business

Here at Workdry we can offer real career opportunities and the ability to develop in your role. This isn't just something we say, many of our Directors have been promoted internally, career development is something we truly value.

We also understand balancing work and life commitments is important, that's why we've designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. As standard we have 3 days in (the office) 2 days out (working from home) approach to give you a better balance.

Amongst our other benefits we also offer a great discount platform which gives you money off or cashback for supermarkets, high street shops, days out, holidays, and many more, giving you a little extra to spend on yourself. Likewise, our bonus is based on company performance, and we pay this quarterly because we don't want to wait 12 months to reward you for the work you're doing right now.

About the Role

The Workdry Group has seen enormous growth over recent years. Due to this we're pleased to be adding an additional Head of Health & Safety into our friendly Health & Safety team, to help oversee all health & safety policies, procedures and programs across the business.

This is an exciting time to join us as we focus on ensuring we have the very best working environment and safety culture at Workdry.

This role would be perfect for an experienced Health & Safety professional. If you're passionate about health & safety, with a forward-thinking vision for future opportunities, then this is the role for you!

As Head of Health & Safety, you'll get to:

* Develop and execute a comprehensive health and safety strategy that supports the overall business objectives. Set measurable H&S goals and monitor progress towards achieving them.

* Lead the development of long-term health and safety plans, including budgeting and resource allocation.

* Lead and mentor a team of H&S Advisors across multiple locations and business entities, providing guidance and support to ensure effective delivery of safety initiatives. Work collaboratively with your team to ensure adequate compliance across the business.

* Establish a health and safety plan for team for year to come in line with the overall health and safety strategy, ensuring any associated programmes are up to date.

* Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility for any H&S initiatives.

* Profile the current and potential health and safety risks and hazards in the workplace, participating in corporate-level risk assessments. This will mean developing and approving controls for identified hazards.

* Create, circulate, implement, and review health and safety policies, practices, and procedures.

* Liaise with external bodies such as regulatory agencies, insurers, and auditors.

About You

We're looking for someone who is ready for a challenge and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, an individual who can see the benefit of putting time into improvement projects as well as the day-to-day health & safety activity.

The personal behaviours, skills & experience you will display:

* Detailed knowledge and operational experience of ensuring compliance with:

* ISO 18001 / 45001 Health and Safety Management Systems

* H&S Legislation

* NEBOSH Diploma, Degree or NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety.

* Effective and recent demonstrable experience in Head of H&S role or similar.

* Experienced and confident in writing and reviewing health and safety procedures in line with legislation and management systems.

* Proven background in leading a Health and Safety team setting clear objectives aligned to goals. Proven track record of raising the standards within a team.

* Experience of driving a Health and Safety culture creating an environment where good practices are a way of everyday life and total compliance is adhered to.

* Professional and confident to challenge the status quo and improve the way things are done with experience of continuous improvement of systems and processes.

* Ability to present and communicate information effectively to management and directors.

* Driving licence endorsed with no more than 6 points at any one point.

* Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK spending nights away from home from time to time.

What We Can Offer You

Competitive salary

Company car, or car allowance

Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)

Medicash Scheme - medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)

Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service

3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)

Support for development and training

Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders

Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

Employee referral scheme

Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments