Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer - Head of Sustainability & Social Impact Overview of role: To lead the Compliance and Risk Team, taking responsibility for health and safety across the company and ensuring consistency of inspection and test activities. Investigate complaints and queries of these activities and those passed to the Compliance and Risk Team from Customer Service and the wider business and build relationships with the wider construction industry. Breakdown of duties Compliance and Risk Manager – External Facing Responsibilities include: * Ensure appropriate training, processes, procedures, and guidelines are in place for inspection and investigation activities. * Establish and deliver quantitative and qualitative performance measures across the Compliance, Risk and Inspections teams. * Issue investigation reports as necessary and report weekly on activities and performance measures. * Develop and nurture relationships with our wider industry. * Collaborate with the wider industry to maintain and develop our Code(s) of Practise. * Assess organisations, sites, and wider industry activity risk to establish an inspection schedule. Head Compliance and Risk Inspector – Internal Facing Responsibilities include: * Responsible for company health and safety policies and procedures. * Develop risk assessments and method statements for company activity. * Develop a proactive Compliance and Risk team. * Ensure HR are provided a list of training for employees relevant to the tasks. * Conduct safety reviews and implement any corrective measures at company office locations. * Propose and track office and team budgets. * Provide reports as necessary. * Work closely with the Product team / when development of our Code is needed * Make sure that the relevant product guides are up to date and correctly delivered People Management * Provide coaching and guidance to staff and suppliers as necessary to facilitate continuous professional development. * Provide technical expertise and pastoral support. * Allocate work and rotas. * Recruit and induct new people to the team. Essential Skills and Experience * At least 5 years-experience construction and in undertaking inspections, risk analysis, health and safety or related field. * Holds a health and safety qualification that is comparable to or better than a bachelor’s degree in health and safety. * A proven track record in project management, leadership, relationship management and team building. * Proven quality management experience. * Understanding of global trends, agendas, health and safety frameworks and standards. * Coaching and developing people, supporting them to attain higher levels of performance. * Ability to problem solve and negotiate to reach the desired outcomes