Head of UK Safety Transformation and Development

7 days ago

Midlands, United Kingdom Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment Full time £84,000

Job Summary

The Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment team is seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to fill the role of Head of UK Safety Transformation. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned health and safety leader to join our client, a leading charity organization, and drive the development of their safety function.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the safety function for the charity, driving the right culture and practice throughout all scouting activities and within the HQ operations. This will involve working closely with senior volunteers, embedding the safety strategy for scouting, and monitoring its effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement 'on the ground' appropriate rules, policies, and guidance relating to the safe provision of Scouting and maintain these in line with best safety practice.
  • Provide a high-quality advisory service to the movement and to the Scouts' managers on safety matters.
  • Represent the charity externally on matters of safety, including liaison with families, courts, and external regulatory bodies.
  • Lead the safety function for the charity, driving the right culture and practice throughout all scouting activities and within the HQ operations.

Requirements

  • Chartered Member of IOSH (with relevant qualifications).
  • Extensive experience in Health and Safety/leading high-risk activities.
  • Excellent communication skills with proven experience engaging colleagues, volunteers, and staff.
  • Ability to fully appreciate the nature of a volunteer-delivered service and ability to influence and sensitively achieve compliance with safety requirements.
  • Enthusiasm and the desire to really make a difference in health and safety.
  • Knowledge of outdoor and adventurous activities, including residential experiences, including new and developing trends.

About the Charity

The charity is a leading organization with over 500,000 members nationwide, spread across 8,000 scout groups, all of which are run and organized entirely by volunteers. The charity prepares young people with skills for life, believing that hard work pays off and to always invest in their staff.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for a highly respected charity organization, with a collaborative and supportive culture. The role will require some regional travel around the UK and a considerable amount of evening and weekend working to facilitate collaborative work with senior volunteers.

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