Head of Health & Safety

The Job

• Develop the safety, health, and wellbeing strategy across the business and drive associated action plans.

• Line manage and be responsible for the development of a team of Health & Safety Partners.

• Provide expert advice to senior management on current and emerging legislation and best practices in safety and health.

• Coach the SLT and operational managers in safety and health leadership.

• Engage Store Managers and Regional Directors to share your safety vision

• Provide support, coaching and advice to Grafton GB Distribution.

• Liaise with local authorities and authorised bodies where necessary.

• Act as a role model for effective safety and health leadership.

• Proactively assess key business safety, health, fire etc risks and opportunities.

• Develop a comprehensive, business-integrated approach to auditing, monitoring, and action planning.

• Manage safety and health performance assessments and data, identifying trends and recommending improvements.

• Ensure routine safety and health activities, checks, and investigations are carried out consistently.

• Coordinate the creation and delivery of safety and health training.

• Ensure engagement with and adherence to local arrangements where required.

• Prepare regular reports on compliance, initiatives, and improvements.

• Collaborate and build close working relationships with other departments and Group Health & Safety teams.

The primary location for this role will be our Support Centre in Wythall, Birmingham, with field travel and presence required. Previous multi-site experience is desirable.

What can I expect in return?

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are immense. We actively support internal advancement through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way.

We also offer a huge range of company benefits, including a competitive salary, profit-based bonus scheme, free health cash plan, share save scheme, holiday buying, thousands of retail discounts and offers, a company pension scheme, Cycle to Work, free life Assurance and company car/allowance.

About Us

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude to help us serve the nation’s tradespeople.

We won’t pretend it’s not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you’ll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

This is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.