Job Title: Health and Safety Operations Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (Dependant on Experience) + Car Allowance
Location: Midlands (Combination of multiple sites, WFH, client visits – Ideal for candidates based in Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham or Leicester)
Overview of the Role:
D7 Recruitment is partnering with a leading Health and Safety Consultancy in the search for an HSE Operations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior HSE Manager with consultancy and people management experience. You will have end-to-end responsibility for managing projects and client portfolios, ensuring smooth operational delivery in line with the company's business processes.
Key Responsibilities of Operations Manager:
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Client Relationship Management
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Act as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at both project and director levels.
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Attend regular client meetings and site visits.
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Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business with current or potential clients.
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Ensure post-project review meetings are held with clients to capture feedback and enhance future performance.
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Project Operational Delivery
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Collaborate with the Commercial team to generate accurate proposals for projects.
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Work closely with other Operations Managers to ensure projects are adequately resourced and delivered on time and to profitability targets.
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Ensure full utilisation of resources and maintain documentation, including timesheet approvals.
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Oversee the full project lifecycle, managing teams and performance reviews during the project.
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Lead formal people management processes such as performance reviews, absence management, and disciplinary meetings, supported by HR.
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Uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance, working closely with the Management team.
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Engage third-party contractors on projects and explore potential new business partnerships.
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Commit to delivering chargeable client work for at least eight days per month.
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Business Development & Strategy
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Continuously review and suggest improvements to current business processes, aiming to drive efficiency and innovation.
Essential Requirements:
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Proven experience in end-to-end project management, planning, and organization.
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Team management experience.
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Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
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IT literate, with proficiency in common business software.
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NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
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Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification.
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Experience in the construction or manufacturing sectors.
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NEBOSH Diploma qualification.
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Ability to adapt and contribute in a dynamic environment.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Strong planning and prioritization skills, with a commitment to taking ownership of tasks.
This role is ideal for a driven individual with a proven health and safety management track record and consultancy experience. We encourage you to apply now if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position