Contract Head of Safety

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Company description:
GXO Logistics
Job description:
Are you a proven QHSE leader who can set the standard across a complex, multi-site contract? Do you thrive on engaging people at every level, driving a culture of prevention, protection and continuous improvement? Ready to lead our Road to Zero journey while shaping strategy, compliance and colleague safety across the network?
Here at GXO Logistics, were looking for a Contract Head of Safety to provide professional leadership across Environmental, Health & Safety, Quality and Road Risk on our B&Q contract - one of our largest and most high-profile partnerships, where your leadership will make a real impact. This is a pivotal role within the senior leadership team, offering a unique opportunity to influence strategy and shape safety culture across a major national operation. Youll influence senior stakeholders, coach site-based QSHE teams, and ensure robust systems, audits and reporting are in place to keep our colleagues safe and our operations compliant and efficient.
This is a full-time, permanent position, contracted Monday to Friday (flexibility is essential this is logistics after all). Regular travel across the contract network is expected.
Pay, benefits and more:
Youll be paid a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn an additional bonus up to 20%. Youll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £595 per calendar month, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Youll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. Youll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that youre comfortable with. Theres also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!
What youll do on a typical day:
Lead the QHSE agenda across a multi-site contract: set objectives, drive engagement and embed a culture of prevention and continuous improvement in line with our Road to Zero philosophy
Provide expert advice and leadership to the Senior Operations Director, BU Head of QHSE and site management teams; influence internal and external stakeholders to uphold and elevate standards
Promoting and driving a culture of safety engagement in line with the Road to Zero philosophy and improving performance through the implementation of relevant management systems current standards and legislation; maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by the identification and control of risks, leading to the prevention of accidents and causes of work-related ill health.
Build communication and engagement: run comms plans, forums and Town Halls; ensure safety is a standing agenda item in business meetings; chair/coordinate Site QHSE Committees
What you need to succeed at GXO:
Minimum 5 years experience in a QHSE senior leadership role within a relevant industry, with multi-site leadership experience in a matrix environment
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level 6 qualification in Health & Safety) qualified as a minimum
Deep knowledge of UK H&S legislation, compliance, audits and governance (including RIDDOR, Dangerous Goods and Road Risk)
Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills confident operating with senior leaders, enforcement authorities and customer auditors
Data-driven approach to performance management: KPIs, dashboards, trend analysis and action tracking
People-focused leadership: able to coach, develop and support site-based QSHE teams, building engagement and accountability
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Location:
Worksop
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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