Global Health and Safety Manager

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.