Regional Head of Food, Health & Safety

More about the role:

As the regional safety lead you will guide and develop a team of Food Health & Safety Managers drive performance and deliver impactful project work and initiatives. You will enable our teams by keeping F H&S simple reducing admin for our teams. You will ensure we exceed our business industry and legislative requirements.

• Lead and deliver the regional food safety health and safety strategy aligned to company objectives.
• Provide expert guidance coaching and support to operational teams and Food Health & Safety Managers.
• Line-manage and develop a team of Food Health & Safety Managers ensuring strong capability and consistent delivery.
• Ensure consistent implementation of policies procedures training and safety initiatives across all regions and locations.
• Oversee and support major incident investigations ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions completed.
• Assess and monitor regional safety performance. Ensure high-quality consistent monthly reporting that informs decision-making influences improvement and escalate risks or emerging issues.
• Lead and support key safety projects including digital safety systems automated reporting and allergen management.
• Coordinate safety activities and communication across regions to reduce duplication and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a proactive safety culture that encourages wellbeing psychological safety and strong operational ownership.

Qualifications :

Who you are:

Essential

• Degree / post graduate level (L6/L7) in either food safety or H&S e.g. Environmental Health H&S Food Safety or minimum L6/7 in H&S and L4 minimum in food safety.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (CIEH IOSH IIRSM)
• Excellent communication influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Skilled in incident investigation risk assessment and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change improve systems and support continuous improvement.
• Evidence of strong people / leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation compliance standards and industry best practice.

Desirable

• Mentoring & coaching or management qualification e.g. ILM leadership courses DMS/MBA.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate safety organisation (e.g. CIEH IOSH IIRSM etc) - Chartered Status desirable 
• Experience in both private and public sector.

Additional Information :

For almost 20 years for every client in every location (whether thats an office stadium cathedral or university) we have created beautiful spaces exciting menus and friendly teams so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to supercharge our teams careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better we never settle never compromise never follow. We lead the way blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested Even if you dont meet all requirements wed like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages abilities gender identities sexual orientations races religions and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity diversity and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time