Global Health and Safety Manager

Job description

Role purpose

• Responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) across the Travelex business

• To develop, communicate and maintain OSH policy, arrangements and associated procedures / best practice in line with country legislation globally

• To consult and collaborate with mangers and operational teams to establish and maintain a positive H&S culture and continual improvement within their areas of responsibility

• Provision of Subject Matter Expertise to ensure that the business maintains a safe working environment for our people, customers and visitors

Key Accountabilities

Health and Safety Objectives

• Production of concise and accurate H&S risk assessments, reports and recommendations in line with the programme agreed with the Group Risk Director

• Maintain and update H&S policy, procedures and training material

• Ensure all regulatory reporting is completed to time /accuracy, e.g. RIDDOR

• Monitor and evaluate new or changing H&S legislation and its potential impact on the business – provide advice / guidance to the business in relation to this

• Ensure that protections in place for our travelling business community are communicated and appropriate to the needs of the business

• Undertake H&S related incident investigations and provide assistance to Travelex Group Insurance, Insurers and their legal teams in the event of legal/civil actions to ensure that best outcomes for the business are achieved

• Maintain the Occupational Safety and Health area on the Lounge and ensure that the contents are relevant and informative

Relationship management

• Develop sound professional working relationships with Operations colleagues, business staff and management globally, working with HR and C&R teams in country

• Provide coaching and SME support to front line teams and other business support functions where a need is identified

• Build strong relationships with the central risk team and peers to ensure relevant information is communicated and shared in a timely manner

Management information

• Produce accurate, timely and relevant H&S risk MI for:

• Group Risk Director

• Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

• Travelex Risk Committees

• Travelex Country boards

Communication

• Responsible for pro-active and regular communication of H&S related information with other areas of Compliance & Risk and to the business stakeholders, e.g. new or changing H&S legislation

• Be supportive and encourage support for “people initiatives” e.g. Your Voice, DE&I

• Be proactive in the provision of feedback and the delivery of ideas to develop and improve solutions relating to Travelex C&R function and key business initiatives

• Lead and participate proactively as a member of the Group Risk team and C&R function

Team management

• The role has no direct reports, however liaises with in country C&R and HR teams

General

• Undertakes any necessary training associated with the duties of the post and participates in training and development as required

• Complies with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality and observes data protection and privacy policies and guidelines

• Manage expenses in accordance with Company Expense Policy

• Carries out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability

Experience And Personal Qualities

• Professionally qualified, e.g. NEBOSH diploma or equivalent

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

• Demonstrable experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of H&S policy and framework across a multi-faceted business

• Demonstrable investigative and claims management experience

• Excellent report writing and drafting ability, able to adapt styles to the target audience

• High level of discretion and able to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information

• Experience of carrying out H&S site and fire risk assessments

• Commercial acumen able to balance risks with a business perspective

• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel etc