Health Safety and Environment Lead Business Partner

at  Torus Group

We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety, and Environmental Business Lead to join our Health, Safety & Environmental Team on a permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for self-development within a diverse and forward-thinking team.
Based with Torus Group’s in-house construction contractor, HMS, the Health, Safety, and Environmental Business Lead will manage a small team of HS&E professionals. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Torus Group Health, Safety & Environmental Policy & Strategy, providing leadership to the central health and safety function, and offering specialist environmental guidance to ensure comprehensive support is available to all stakeholders across the Group.
In this role, you will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous review of a quality Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System in line with legislation, best practices, and audit requirements. You will ensure the Group remains informed of current and future legislative requirements, maintaining legal compliance in all health, safety, and environmental matters. Additionally, you will manage and resource the central support team to adapt to the organisation’s evolving needs as it grows.

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Business Lead will establish strong relationships with the Senior Management Team and the Group’s operational functions, overseeing the development and delivery of operational health and safety plans through business partnering and technical support provision.

• Have a full understanding of Health & Safety legislation and be able to drive forwards a culture that reflects legislative compliance and best practice.
• Lead a team of dedicated HS&E professionals.
• Work with contactors, senior management and external stakeholders e.g. HSE, EHO Fire Authority FSI’s.
• Have a full understanding of the current CDM Regulations. and the ability to produce the relevant documentation for varied construction projects including new build and major refurbishments.
• Complete reports, accident investigations, and attend meetings involving of all levels of staff up to senior management and stakeholder.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators
• Hold a professional health and safety qualification equivalent of NEBOSH diploma level
• Hold a NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Have a relevant CSCS Card
• Have excellent construction experience.
• Be a chartered member of IOSH (or working towards).
• Hold or working towards an environmental management qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Environmental certificate, or equivalent)
• Be highly organised with the ability to manage your time effectively.
• Be a team worker with excellent collaboration skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Join our team and enjoy a wealth of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance and well-being. Here’s what we offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years of dedicated service.
• Family Support: Enjoy enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, ensuring you can focus on what matters most during significant life events.
• Financial Flexibility: Take advantage of our holiday purchase scheme, Aviva pension plan, and Salary Finance for affordable loans. With Wagestream, access a portion of your pay instantly.
• Travel and Transport: Explore our lease car scheme and employee discounts on various products, including bikes and holidays.
• Continuous Learning: Access a range of learning opportunities, including e-learning workshops and support for professional qualifications.
• Recognition and Well-being: Participate in our reward and recognition schemes, volunteer in your community, and benefit from enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
• Flexible Working: We champion flexible and agile working, supporting your individual needs and preferences.
• Comfortable Workspaces: Enjoy well-designed offices with excellent public transport links, alongside access to employee assistance programs and occupational health support.
• Health and Wellness: For eligible employees, we offer BUPA health expenses coverage, ensuring your health needs are taken care of.

Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of a competency-based interview and a presentation.

• Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check
• 2x completed references
• OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
• DBS check (if required for role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s

Join us and thrive in a supportive environment that values your personal and professional growth.
We are over 1,500 diverse and talented people sharing the same inspiring goal: to create a better society through providing homes people love to live in, in communities they want to be part of. We are true professionals, who thrive in this fast-moving, challenging and rewarding environment because we know that the stronger our organisation is, the better we can benefit our customers and colleagues alike.
Every single one of our colleagues has unique qualities that we value highly. We share a culture of innovation and bravery, working closely together to do the right thing for each other, for our customers and for the communities we live and work in.
We believe our people deserve the opportunity to explore themselves and their potential. That’s why we encourage and support everyone at Torus to be the best they can be. We are delighted to have been awarded Investors in People Gold status – because when our colleagues achieve their best, they’ll achieve their best for Torus.
We are Torus. We are building the future.

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