Health, Safety and Risk Manager

Acre is pleased to have been retained by a well-respected, privately-owned international property company to identify their new Health, Safety and Risk Manager. With a track record of over 300 years, they develop, manage and invest with the purpose of improving the property and places to deliver lasting commercial and social benefits.

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The purpose of this role is to be the overall competent person and strategic advisor to their UK & Ireland business for health, safety, well-being, and personal security (in an advisory capacity). It is to act as a respected partner and contribute to and continually improve the way they manage risk across their business.

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The role plays a critical part in shaping and supporting the management of health, safety, security, and well-being risk. The role helps improve their management of fire, building safety and health and well-being, and contributes to maintaining continual improvement under the group Health and Safety Vision.

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Key responsibilities:

• Act as the supplier category manager for all health and safety suppliers and manage key H&S supplier support contracts: including CDM Assurance, Asbestos, Property Risk Management and Mechanical and Electrical Assurance services.

• Help prepare, and identify internal and external additional support as part of the plans to manage new duties under the Building Safety Bill and Fire Safety Act.

• Oversee the contract management of specialist security advisors (whilst not necessarily being an expert in security) and input into the development of their approach to improving physical and personal security

• Engage, communicate, inform and advise all of the Senior Leadership Team, The Executive Team and the Board

• Work across all parts of the business; Investment, London Estate and Development

• Co-operate and work with the Director for Health and Safety at the Group level to help promote and deliver their Health and Safety Vision.

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This role would suit someone looking to develop and stretch themselves beyond the traditional health and safety remit. You should have a broader interest in risk, welling and security and the ability to converse with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

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Key requirements:

• Chartered IOSH for at least five years

• Professionally qualified in H&S at least to Diploma level

• Property and Construction experience essential

• Experience in managing/advising on occupational health, including mental health

• Ability to travel UK-wide and work from our head offices in Mayfair

• Self-starter, driven, completer finisher, able to work without needing constant supervision

• Not traditionally 'safety-minded and able to see the big picture

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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced safety and risk practitioner to join a highly successful business in a newly formed position. Apply today to find out more!