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EHS Advisor/Manager for Global Corporate EHS Team Hot Job

United Kingdom, Essex · To £55,000 base + Car + Benefit package

Acre is working with a leading chemical firm to recruit a dynamic corporate EHS manager/advisor. This is a global role in an expanding company, and will primarily focus on the delivery of EHS audits and the implementation of behavioural change/improvement programmes relating to safety.

In addition to providing advice and leadership to global sites in all areas of environmental performance, H&S and sustainable development, the role will involve:

Working as part of a dynamic corporate EHS team to deliver information and management systems needed to achieve excellence
Presenting plans and proving advise to senior management and to the leadership team
Continually improving safety and environmental performance through programmes, standards and policy implementation
Travelling to global manufacturing sites for circa 40-50% of the role

The successful candidate will have a solid background of EHS in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing or process safety engineering environment, along with:

Experience of working across at least 3 different countries or regions with experience of regional legislation, policy and risk management
A scientific or engineering educational background is advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who is passionate about improving business performance through good EHS practice. The post holder will enjoy professional development and the opportunity to progress in an expanding global company.

Acre Contact: Helen Pradas-Page
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5578

Interim Group SHE Advisor – 3 month contract Hot Job

United Kingdom, Home Counties · £50,000

A global chemical organisation is urgently looking to secure an Interim Group SHE Advisor on a 3 month basis, with the potential to extend thereafter.
Working with the Group Risk & HSE Manager, you will be providing support to the Group Companies to achieve improved safety and environmental performance by developing and enhancing the impact of group standards, processes and procedures.

You will support the improvements of the auditing system and procedures to agreed corporate standards.

You will be responsible for:

Providing advice across the group on improvement processes of the information and management systems to achieve SHE excellence
Carrying out audit work across global sites, recognising company, national and international standards and regulations
Mentoring and training on site SHE professionals, engineers, site management and production staff across the group, providing on- going leadership and support
Assisting in the production of the annual and quarterly reports at company and group level

The successful candidate will ideally have an engineering or scientist degree, with solid experience of auditing within the chemical industry, on COMAH sites and producing COMAH safety reports. You will be:

IOSH qualified
An effective communicator
Knowledgeable on EHS legislation
Experienced at working on large global sites

This role will involve extensive global travel, often at short notice.

Acre Contact: Mary Dale
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5583

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Advisor Hot Job

United Kingdom, South Yorkshire · £26,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a high profile environmental services company who are expanding rapidly throughout the UK and Europe. This organisation provides a range of critical services to a wide variety of industrial clients throughout the UK and the incumbent will join a large existing QHSE team.

This position is ideal for a driven and ambitious individual who is looking to develop their QHSE career. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with all levels of an organisation and this role is expected to be a platform from which the successful candidate can launch a QHSE career inside the organisation.

The main responsibilities of the role will cut across the entire QHSE program from collating and reporting emission data, maintaining logs, through to coordinating training, inductions and interfacing with the Environment Agency.

The successful candidate will have:

A degree (or equivalent) ideally in Chemistry or a related QHSE discipline
Experience within a health and safety, environment, or quality role
Close attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential
Experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or waste sector would be advantageous

This position will suit a self starter who is comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

Interim Construction Design Management Coordinator Hot Job

United Kingdom, London · Up to £250 per day

A global property company is urgently looking to hire a Construction Design Management Co-ordinator to join their London based team, initially on a 3 month basis with a potential to extend thereafter.
The successful candidate will be working on a variety of projects with various public sector clients, where you will be ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

You will be:

Ensuring all projects comply with CDM 2007 Regulations
Preparing all documentation around each project for clients (PCU, health and safety)
Coordinating and liaising with designers to obtain and collate design risk and hazard information
Attending regular project meetings on client site

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working on CDMC in the public sector, able to work effectively both independently as well as within a team, and with a high degree of professionalism as this is a client facing role. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, as well as being proactive and efficient in your work ethic to allow project deadlines to be met as required.

Acre Contact: Mary Dale
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5583

HSE Analyst Hot Job

United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire · £25,000 - £30,000

My client, an international food, ingredients and retail company, is looking to hire a bright health and safety analyst.

This new position will sit within the Safety & Environment Department and will report into the Group Safety and Environment Manager. In addition to taking responsibility for the analysis of the HSE data from the business, you will also be responsible for:

Analysing the organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions
Managing and responding to external HSE and corporate responsibility information requests
Analysing the safety data of each reporting period and reporting on trends
Supporting the preparation of the annual safety and environmental performance review
Monitoring the close-out of legal compliance and significant data issues in the businesses
Liaising closely with the company’s IT team to ensure that the systems are effective and robust
Scheduling safety and environmental meetings and training events
Contributing to the annual company reporting

The successful individual will be a graduate, ideally from a scientific/engineering background or at least be incredibly numerate. You will be a natural self starter and have the ability to build robust working relationships at all levels.

Additional key skills and experience are:

Competency in Excel and with data-handling
Excellent written and verbal communications
Strong awareness of environmental and CR issues and sensitivities
Logical thinking and a high level of organisation

If you are looking to join an established organisation that supports professional and personal development, then this is a fantastic opportunity

Acre Contact: Olivia Anderson
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5586

EHS Manager

United Kingdom, Hampshire · Circa £45,000 plus Benefits

Acre is currently working with a leading global manufacturer to identify a talented individual who will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy for a modern manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity to join a highly diversified global manufacturer with global sales in excess of £10bn.

The successful individual will be responsible for providing leadership on-site for all aspects of environment, health, safety and security. This will involve:

Establishing EHS objectives and targets alongside the corporate EHS manager
Directing EHS activities on-site
Communication of national and local regulatory requirements
Assuring accurate and complete EHS reporting metrics
Delivery of EHS training for all personnel on-site
Managing relationships with external stakeholders including local authorities and enforcement agencies
Crises management
Creating a strong EHS culture that engages with employees at all levels

The successful individual will have:

Significant experience in EHS programme management and training, ideally within the automotive or aviation manufacturing sectors
Proven ability to influence and lead a diverse workforce in EHS best practice
Strong team building skills
Strong organisational skills
Recognised professional certification (IOSH, IEMA)
Degree in relevant discipline

This is an opportunity to join a world class organisation and take ownership of EHS at a site level, working closely with the corporate team. The position is part of the site management team for a large facility with in excess of 900 employees.

Acre Contact: Andrew Tew
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5572

Sales/Business Development Expert

United Kingdom, West London · £ Salary and Commission Based on Experience

Acre is working with an award winning Canadian Technology Company to source a talented sales professional for their expanding UK operations. Our client provides complete and integrated environment, health, safety and quality software solutions, as well as business performance management. Now, due to the overwhelming need for increased bandwidth in European markets, they are aggressively expanding their sales presence.

As a member of the Sales Team you will gain valuable experience conceiving, creating and executing sales strategies for individual clients and accounts. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, be resourceful in identifying business requirements in addition to preparing and delivering presentations. Responsibilities will include:

Working with the Sales Team to formulate and implement new strategies
Generating new business leads and capitalising upon those generated by existing marketing programs
Account management through onsite, phone and email correspondence
Delivering online and onsite sales presentations and software demos
Preparing and delivering quotes and proposals

Experience in selling software is required along with a university degree and proven sales experience. In addition you will have:

Excellent presentation skills
Superior written communication skills
Sales or lead generation experience with enterprise level applications
Ideally, an understanding of Environmental, Health, Safety or Quality issues
Proven experience with preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations

This is an opportunity to join a firm with a prestigious array of accolades, having been listed in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 North America for three consecutive years and included on exclusive lists of Best Employers in Canada in 2012.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

Health and Safety Advisor

United Kingdom, North West England · £32,000- £38,000

Acre has been engaged by a leading global consumer goods manufacturer to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor to work across two of their key production sites in the North West. With a portfolio containing some of the UK’s most recognised brands, the company has high standards for delivery, and this role will ensure health and safety on their sites are in line with their ambitions.

As a top tier COMAH site, this role provides key challenges, and you will have the opportunity to:

Analyse and report all incidents using company procedures, and coordinate action plans to prevent further cases
Conduct DuPont and 5S audits, risk and COSHH assessments, and safety inspections with senior managers
Manage the assessment database, and deliver training on new safety systems and processes
Act as advisor on the implications of upcoming legislation, and to provide implementation plans for compliance with these
Manage third party waste contractor, and deliver site performance against company metrics

This role requires both a strategic approach and the ability to effectively drive results, and therefore the successful candidate will possess:

Excellent knowledge of SHE legislation and their application within the manufacturing environment
Practical experience of conducting risk and COSHH assessments
Completed training and qualification on DuPont and ISO framework audits
NEBOSH diploma and ideally an IEMA qualification

Our client provides rewarding working environments with generous remuneration. This role will enable the candidate to build and develop their professional career within a world-class environment.

Acre Contact: Catherine Harris
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5593

HSEQ Manager

United Kingdom, London · £45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading supplier to the entertainment industry. This organisation supplies to a broad range of clients across the country, including the highest profile festivals, concerts and sporting events in the UK. This position is ideal for a driven and experienced health, safety and quality professional who is looking for the next step in their career.

The main responsibilities include:

Assessing the current SHEQ strategy, policies and procedures and working with senior management to refine and develop improvements
Implementing the strategy throughout the organisation by engaging and influencing key stakeholders
Conducting training, audits and inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being implemented
Introducing a fresh approach to quality which aligns with and improves the commercial operation

The successful candidate will have:

A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and be a member of a professional body
Experience of working to 14001, 18001, and / or 9001 standards and TQM
Experience in the entertainment, broadcasting or events sectors would be advantageous
The ability to communicate across all levels of an organization with both internal and external stakeholders
Experience with Six Sigma would be looked on favourably

This position will require a self starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running.

Acre Contact: Will Broad
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5594

Regional Health and Safety Manager

United Kingdom, Birmingham with travel · Up to £36,000 + Bonus + Car

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a high profile leader in the waste, recycling, and energy sector. This is a unique position having responsibility across a number of major processing facilities. As such, this is a high risk, multi-stakeholder environment and will require a high caliber health and safety professional with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing help and support on all health and safety aspects across a range of processing sites
Implementing company wide health and safety strategy on the operational site’s including monitoring, auditing, supporting, and training once they become operational
Liaising with external stake holders on health and safety issues
Networking through out the organisation to ensure best practice is implemented onsite

In addition the successful candidate will:

Have proven experience in a similar role ideally within the manufacturing, waste, recycling or related industry
Be Grad IOSH Status with a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (or Equivalent)
Have the ability to communicate the health and safety message and influence stakeholders from the board room to the shop floor

This position will require a self starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running. The successful candidate will hold a valid UK drivers license.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

Group Health and Safety Manager

United Kingdom, Birmingham · £42,000 - £48,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a high profile events and entertainment company. They hold the world’s most important business events as well as setting the stage for some of the UK’s most esteemed shows and live music. This role is in a safety critical environment, managing large crowds of the public.

It is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to make the next step in their career.

Responsibilities will include:

Advising on all matters relating to health and safety across the group, including engagement with the Executive Board
Working closely with senior management, implementing and delivering strategy across the business
Engaging and influencing internal and external stakeholders to gain commitment on all health and safety issues
Day to day management of a team of 6 health and safety professionals

The successful candidate will have:

Extensive experience managing safety within complex environments where members of the public are continually present in high numbers
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). Hold or working towards Chartered status
Extensive Fire Safety experience and management of large crowds is essential

This is a company wide role so it is essential that the individual can influence across all levels of the business and implement strategy in a complex and dynamic environment.

Acre Contact: Will Broad
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5594

Health and Safety Advisor

United Kingdom, South London · £30,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well known digital technology company who has over 40, 000 customers across the UK. This is a critical role and will be responsible for the provision of direct health and safety support throughout the company, through proactively championing all aspects of health and safety. The position will also advise on the implementation of company policy and procedure, liaising with contractors and employees of all levels.

This is a great opportunity to continue to build a health and safety career, and responsibilities will include:

Ensuring that managers are provided with appropriate mechanisms to meet their health and safety obligations
Carrying out health and safety inspections and audits identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate remedial action
Undertaking investigations into specific incidents or accidents and ensure appropriate records are maintained
Keeping abreast of proposed and actual changes in legislation, and provide advice to the company on such changes that will impact on the business
Designing, delivering and coordinating appropriate health and safety training
Coordinate and act as the main point of contact for a network of health and safety coordinators

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in a professional health and safety role
A relevant health and safety qualification, ideally the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (or equivalent)
A thorough and detailed working knowledge of relevant current legislation and experience of investigating incidents and reporting
Project management and contractor management experience with an awareness of data/information management issues

This position will require delivering presentations and training to all levels throughout the organisation, excellent communications and reporting skills are essential.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Manager

United Kingdom, London · Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Acre has been engaged by the UK's leading Facilities Management business to identify a new QHSE Manager. This role will be based from their offices in the Docklands or London Bridge, but will have responsibility across a large, high profile London property portfolio. Key responsibilities will include the promotion of QHSE & Compliance standards throughout the client’s sites which has c50 buildings across London.

Main Duties

Develop and maintain internal audit and inspection regimes, and nurture an ‘audit ready’ culture across the portfolio. Ensure audits & inspections are recorded and drive the completion of corrective actions
Deliver QHSE training modules and briefing material to staff and client staff, as required
Advise on management of building portfolio risks (e.g. asbestos, HVAC, water hygiene, cooling towers)
Manage a team of 4 QHSE Advisors

The successful individual is likely to come from an engineering/technical facilities management background and will bring with them a detailed understanding M&E building maintenance.

Experience Required

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent
Ability to effectively deliver QHSE training
Internal Auditor qualification and auditing experience
A sound grasp of the practical implementation of ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001
Good presentation and writing skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright candidate, with great project management, communication and influencing skills to join an established, high profile business and work with a prestigious client.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

2 x Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Managers

United Kingdom, South East · Up to £50,000 + £6,500 Car allowance + Benefits

Acre has been engaged by one of the UK’s largest construction, regeneration and support services companies to identify two new HSE Managers. In these posts you will monitor, advise and support standards across HSE and compliance across statutory and company requirements within their Capital Works division.

Key responsibilities/objectives will be:

To promote and encourage excellent standards and continuous improvement of HSE management across the region
To ensure guidance is given on corrective actions and monitor improvement
To deliver training courses to staff to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice
To assist the Principal HSE Manager in the preparation of operational reports
To respond to accidents and incidents within appropriate timescales ensuring that internal and statutory notifications are in place while investigating and recording information accurately

The successfully candidate will have proven experience of maintaining excellent standards across HSE on major construction projects.

You will have as a minimum:

Level 3 Qualification (NEBOSH Cert/Construction Cert)
FASET, Confined spaces, Scaffold Inspection, Fire Marshall
IOSH affiliated member

Working with the project teams, you’ll develop innovative ways to improve standards and provide supply chain with honest, accurate, easy to interpret feedback and recommend measures of improvement.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573