There’s plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound omni-channel business?
We are currently looking for a Director of Health and Safety to join our team! As a member of the Topps Group Senior team, reporting into the Director of Operations and Property, this role is responsible for defining, executing and driving the Group Health and Safety Strategy. You will be responsible for promoting a culture of safety first, minimising risk and reviewing and implementing health and safety policy and standards across all locations and subsidiaries of the Topps Group. This position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to collaborate with various departments to achieve the organisation’s health and safety objectives.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- Previous track record and experience in a senior Health & Safety role ideally from the Retail and/or Logistics sector
- Excellent working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- IT literate to a high degree
- Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
- A qualification in general or construction Health and Safety law and practice recognised by IOSH or the British Safety Council to at least NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to build and develop strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders up to Director level
- Strong people management experience with an ability to develop and coach direct reports
- Proven track record of successfully implementing H&S practises to ensure the business remains compliant
- Significant experience of managing supplier relationships and contracts/SLA’s
- Energy, drive and proactive with a sense of urgency
- Confidence and gravitas to challenge and push back when necessary – influencing people at all levels
- Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
- Able to work independently to deadlines and under pressure with confidence whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience in constructing and delivering presentations to various levels including the PLC Board.
- Commercial awareness and exceptional customer focus
In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success - up to 65% of your base salary! Then there’s a company car/car allowance, generous staff discount, a Share Save scheme, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We’re committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you’ll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.
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