We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Risk, Safety & Compliance to join us on a permanent basis – the successful candidate will be a key member of the operations department, ensuring the effective delivery of the organisation's overall safety & compliance strategy across all areas of the business.  This role will deliver cultural change & learnings into all departments, identifying requirements for training, development & business improvements, aligned to the agreed risk appetite of the business. 

Main duties include:

• Owning the plan to strengthen the safety culture of the organisation, including managing & facilitating the delivery of the annual RSC workshops, fostering engagement by ensuring a customer-centric focus.
• Communicate & implement ISM & ISO standards, providing guidance to all departments in maintaining the efficient operation and control of the Red Funnel Quality, Risk, Safety , Environment and Security Management System (IMS).
• Ensure compliance to include the Health & Safety Act 1974, COSHH, all regulation pertaining to Ro/Ro ferries and Hi-Speed craft in categorised waters.
• Maintain collaborative & transparent relationships with the MCA and chosen classification society.
• Undertake ‘Designated Person’ duties, which is pivotal in implementing an effective safety management system and providing a link between ship & shore personnel.
• Provide guidance to appointed safety officials, both afloat and ashore, to maintain high level awareness of safety matters, including through accident & incident investigation & reporting.
• Ensure compliance with current legislative requirements & the IMS by managing and updating: Business Risk Register; Internal & external Audit Program; Annual Business Objectives; Evaluation of Compliance; Asbestos Register; Fire & First Aid Risk Assessments.
• Ensure relevant health & safety training is in place including Manual Handling, Fire Awareness; Risk Awareness; COSHH; Asbestos Register.
• Conduct formal & informal safety inspections of all locations.
• Be part of the company’s Emergency response Team.
• Advise the business on GDPR regulations.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 5 years in a senior safety leadership position.
• Evidence of improving safety culture within a similar sized organisation.
• Certificate of competency and/or equivalent industry experience and recognised safety qualification ie NEBOSH Cert/Dip.
• ISM/ISO auditor, COSHH and ISPS Company Security Officer or equivalent.
• Experience of management of safety & compliance and quality control.
• Possess ability to positively adapt to change, maintaining resilience with the ability to interpret and influence our safety culture.
• Ability to demonstrate social & economic responsibility by behaving ethically and inclusively, considering social and economic impact at all times.
• Excellent communication skills across all mediums and to a range of audiences
• Ability to embody and encourage a customer centric and empathetic culture at all times, promoting the health & wellbeing of our internal & external customers to support our purpose beyond profit.
• Demonstrable training skills across a range of delegates & topics.
• Previous experience within the Maritime sector desirable.

The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a hybrid arrangement offering some remote working.