Safety Support and Implementation Manager

Job description

Job Type

Risk & Compliance

Location

London - Pimlico

Partnership Level

6

Closing Date

17/11/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£52,200.00 - £75,000.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

35

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance:

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Contract type - This is a permanent position

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Salary range - The salary range for this role is set at £52,200 - £75,000

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Working pattern - This is a blended working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London Central Office. There will also be an expectation to visit other locations across the UK as the need arises. 

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This role requires you to be on call (on a rota basis) in order to provide emergency safety response 24/7 for all JLP sites.

About the role and responsibilities:

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As one of the Safety Support and Implementation Managers for the Partnership you will be accountable to deliver both proactive and reactive support services for health and safety within the Partnership’s supply chain, Leckford Farm estate, Partnership hotels, central offices and our manufacturing unit at Herbert Parkinson, Blackburn.

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This role will be the face of health and safety across all of the above locations, working directly with, and supporting Partners on a day to day basis and will require extensive stakeholder management. We adopt a matrix working model within the team and so you will also be expected to support your peers if required in Retail, Projects & Assurance and Fire Safety.

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You will support the management and continuous improvement of the Partnership’s central safety management system (including the safety management manual)  and the internal systems audit programme under the requirements of ISO 45001.

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You will be accountable for end-to-end delivery of the Partnership’s safety incident management/COSHH tooling and will own the relationship with our third parties that deliver these solutions on our behalf. You will deliver this in a reliable and cost effective manner, responding to the needs of our users and will seek to continuously improve these services by defining target capabilities informed by the Partnership Risk Appetite (capabilities will be a blend of people, processes and technologies), and maintaining/progressing a prioritised plan of improvement projects to deliver these capabilities. 

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You will represent the Health and Safety Team on steering groups as required and will liaise directly with democratic bodies across the Partnership to ensure that you are aware of and responsive to Partner sentiment in particular around health and safety.

What will you be doing?

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Influencing senior stakeholders across your areas of responsibility through both personal  subject matter expertise and wider industry knowledge to drive change across all directorates to ensure that health and safety is key criteria for decision making.

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Ensuring improvement programmes are targeted to all relevant business areas to this role.

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Ensuring the appropriate governance is in place (including democratic channels) and chair groups where appropriate. 

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Identifying current and emerging safety issues.  Develop plans to manage these trends and adapt our capability accordingly. 

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Working with the Awareness Partners to ensure that Leadership and Partners are aware of how to manage safety incidents and are upskilled in the importance of managing safety. 

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Crisis Management - Similar to other L6s in the team, you will deputise when required for the Health and Safety Lead.

Essential skills you’ll need: 

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Subject Matter Expertise in health, safety and safety quality management systems (ISO 45001)

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NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent 

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ISO 45001 lead auditor certification

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May hold or work towards either CMIOSH, MIIRSM or equivalent status.

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Results orientated and comfortable communicating at all levels of seniority within a large organisation. 

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Externally networked and aware of industry trends

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Previous experience working in retail and/or supply chain

Desirable skills you’ll have:

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Project management qualification (eg. Prince 2).

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Experience setting and implementing safety strategy

Benefits of the Partnership and the role: 

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- Hybrid Working. 

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️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays

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⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

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- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete Probation. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount

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-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

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- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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-  Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/  

Next Steps:  

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The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

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Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a virtual interview (wk comm 25/11).

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You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. 

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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. 

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We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early ​

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At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/