Director, Brand and Community

4 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

Position Title: Director of Health & Safety Reports to: Chief Sustainability & Compliance Officer
Location: Remote/flexible, with regular travel across the UK

First Bus is a leading provider of transport services, committed to delivering excellent service to our passengers across the UK. We help our passengers achieve over a million journeys every day, with a fleet of 5000+ buses and 14,000+ colleagues. We pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, innovation, sustainability and inclusion.

The Director of Health & Safety (DoH&S) will drive the implementation of a forward-thinking health and safety (H&S) strategy that aligns with First Bus' culture, growth ambitions, and corporate commitments. Reporting directly to the Chief Sustainability & Compliance Officer and the First Bus executive team, the DoH&S plays a pivotal leadership role as the company’s most senior authority on Health and Safety matters.
The role demands delivering a modern, adaptable safety culture that mirrors the ongoing transformation of the company.

Provide strong, visible, and inspirational leadership, acting as a role model while offering expert technical knowledge and guidance across First Bus, including to the executive team and business unit statutory directors.
Developing and evolving the First Bus H&S strategy in collaboration with the executive team, Managing Directors, and key stakeholders.
Overseeing robust H&S governance, reporting structures, and an assurance framework across First Bus.
Leading strategic investigations into health and safety challenges, coaching teams to implement corrective actions that drive performance improvements.
Inspiring and leading the health and safety team, identifying opportunities to enhance their impact and effectiveness.
Provide clear direction, inspiring leadership, and hands-on coaching to elevate performance across the H&S team, while building strong competency and capability within First Bus leadership and front-line teams.
Drive business growth by shaping technical solutions for work-winning opportunities, while leveraging your experience and network to introduce innovative health, safety, and wellbeing best practices from diverse sectors.
Lead collaborative engagement with Managing Directors, operational leaders, local authorities, industry bodies, trade unions, customers, and partners to foster a safety-first culture across the business.
Provide clear direction, inspiring leadership, and hands on coaching to elevate performance across the H&s team, while building strong competency and capability within First Bus Leadership and frontline teams.

A strategic thinker, capable of using insights to shape H&S strategy, drive business planning, and effectively implement change across all levels.
Competitive Salary & Associated Bonus
~ We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
~ Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
~ Cycle to work scheme
~25 days' holiday + bank holidays
~ Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
~ This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
~ Flexible working


We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people.

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