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Hays is proud to be the recruitment partner for Angling Direct in Norwich as they seek a dynamic Head of HR to lead the next chapter of their people strategy. Angling Direct is the UK's leading specialist fishing tackle retailer and a rapidly growing omnichannel business, with 57 stores nationwide and an expanding presence across Europe. The business is on an ambitious growth trajectory, with total revenue on track to reach over £100m. Their mission is clear: "Get Everyone Fishing." With a thriving digital platform attracting millions of visitors each year and MyAD, now Europe's largest fishing club, Angling Direct is setting the benchmark for the industry. The Role The Head of HR will partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to deliver a progressive people strategy that drives cultural transformation and introduces innovative digital solutions. This is a true generalist leadership role with clear progression to the Operating Board within 24 months. Key Responsibilities: • Shape and implement a forward-thinking people strategy aligned to business goals., • Lead cultural change, moving to a digitally enabled, people-focused function., • Develop a compelling EVP to attract and retain top talent., • Oversee talent acquisition, succession planning, and engagement initiatives., • Drive data-led decision-making for workforce planning and performance., • Ensure robust ER frameworks and compliance across all sites, including complex casework, • Upgrade HR systems and processes for automation, efficiency and scalability., • Own reward strategy, payroll, and external reporting, • Contribute to Health & Safety and Environmental Policy groups, influencing key objectives., • Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as an advocate for change., • Coach and mentor senior leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning What They're Looking For • Proven experience as a senior HR leader within a similar-sized or larger organisation., • CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)., • Strong track record in professionalising and digitalising HR functions., • Expertise in culture change, EVP, and talent strategies., • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills., • Commercially astute, balancing strategic vision with hands-on delivery., • Naturally curious, driven, and thrives in a collaborative environment., • Multi-site and/or European experience is advantageous. Benefits • Performance bonus up to 15%, • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, • Life assurance (2x salary), • Company pension (5% employee / 5% employer), • Private medical insurance (individual cover) For more information, please contact Louisa London, Hays, recruitment partner for this appointment. First stage interviews w/c 12th January. Desired Skills and Experience Human Resources Strategy, Organisational Development, Change Management, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employment Law Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Onshore Senior HSE Advisor (277584) Duration: 02-Feb-2026 - 31-Jan-2027 (Options to extend) Business Unit: QHSE Location: Hitachi Construction Site, Main Road, B1113, Swardeston, NR14 8DU Rotations: Monday-Friday, 10 hours a day IR35: Inside IR35 Description: Description & Responsibilities: The HSE advisor promotes and provides professional expert knowledge and guidance to managers, supervisors, employees and contractors on safe work practices, safety standards, and legal regulations, and supports identification and elimination of potential hazards and ensures control measures are in place. Line Reference: • Head of Regional QHSE Advisors, Europe Project Reference: • Project QHSE Director, & Project HSE Manager Success Criteria/KPIs: • Maintain HSE expert knowledge on best practice and legal requirements. ◦ Secure HSE conformity using agreed processes and legal registers. ◦ Support and promote development and use of management systems. ◦ Proactive approach to risk management. • Good technical - and people skills. ◦ Be clear, effective, and positive in verbal and written communication. ◦ Maintain successful cooperation / collaboration with the HSE stakeholders. • High work ethic and excellent behaviour. ◦ Demonstrate efficient and timely collaboration internally /externally. ◦ Report reliable and timely HSE data. ◦ Demonstrate analytical and structured approach to daily workload. It is generally the expectations that the advisor can apply advanced HSE skills to the position; has experience within subject area and knows fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to HSE and knows how to routinely apply knowledge of theories, methods, techniques, and processes to scope of work. Typical tasks (not exhaustive): • Drive and promote a good proactive HSE culture through leading by example, cultural engagement, using data, raising awareness, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned (registration and implementation), • Demonstrate and promote data driven risk management through a proactive reporting culture and high-quality data management. ◦ Support ongoing development, implementation, and use of systems, procedures, instructions, and associated HSE documentation i.e.: ◦ Instructions, procedures, contingency plans ◦ HSE Management system (way we work) / QHSE process landscape. ◦ Global/local Emergency Response / Crisis Management ◦ Audit/compliance check (ISO 9001/14001/45001/55001) • Planning, facilitation / participation of Safety meetings, Toolbox Talks, briefings, Safety Walks, inspections, HAZID/HAZOP workshops and employer cultural programmes and campaigns, • Review of HSE documentation, Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), • Monitoring and assessment of internal/external HSE compliance and - performance using the client incident reporting tool (Synergi) for reporting, trend analysis etc., • Coordinate and report safety inspections, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and report derived observations, risks, and lessons learnt., • Effective liaison with contractors at management and site levels to establish and improve safety, health and environmental culture., • Participate and contribute to all relevant site HSE meetings., • Participate in audits (internal and external), • Follow up on findings from HSE related audits, inspections, incident investigation and support implementation of NCR’s., • Reporting LTIs to HSE organisation in accordance with the process, • Ad hoc advise on questions regarding HSE in daily work (e.g. management, technicians, internal and external)., • Ensure the validity of own safety/training certificates as required., • Be proactive in maintaining own competence level required for the role. Deliverables: • Facilitation of regular HSE meetings with Contractor and package representatives, • Review of Risk Assessed Method Statements (RAMS), • Operational HSE Assessment, • Perform HSE induction of Clients Representatives, • Perform HSE presentations at kick off meetings., • HSE walk reports (e.g. using DIT), • Entry of incidents and proactive measures in Synergi, • Other deliverables and as per Project (Q)HSE Risk management processes and AP QHSE Management framework Decision authority: The QHSE function is not the exclusive owner of HSE and therefore does not hold the authority to determine HSE performance on its own. However, a HSE Advisor is a subject matter expert and can therefore contribute to decision-making based on personal level of understanding of the business and the interdependencies with other departments. Key Interfaces to Other Functions / Stakeholders: • QHSE leadership managers, • Project - & Construction Managers, • Client representatives, • Local regulators/authorities, • Contractors at site Working conditions / Locations The role is onshore site based at the Converter Station & Battery Storage facility (BESS), near to Swardeston and is expected to work on site or at the site office daily. The role involves HSE support to the Converter station construction, HSE support to the construction of the Battery Storage facility (BESS) and HSE support to the Norwich Main / National Grid interface. The construction projects are at the same base location. Main scope of works currently being undertaken are the Mechanical and Electrical commissioning phase of the projects. Travel expenses are not chargeable to the base location. However, flexibility is required for occasional off project site visits for company and supplier internal/external meetings, which may also be overseas. • The shift pattern is a 5-day a week rotation (Mondays - Friday), 10-hour days., • There may be some flexibility for occasional working from home if authorised by project management., • Applicants must be local to the project and are expected to live within 60 minutes travel time of the site. Base location for the role: HOW03, Hitachi Construction Site, Main Road, B1113, Swardeston, NR14 8DU IT • Required IT equipment (laptop etc.) is supplied by the client. Requirements: Requirements and Qualifications: • English language skills required., • Relevant academic or technical background, • Minimum 3 years’ work experience with HSE, ideally from onshore construction in a Client role., • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and presentation skills, • IT literate (Microsoft office package, knowledge of Synergi is an advantage), • Knowledge of route cause analysis and incident investigation, • Demonstrable experience in dealing with 3rd party contractors in relation to HSE., • Completed NEBOSH; (minimum level 3), or similar recognized HSE qualification., • In date site safety passport (CCNSG or CSCS), • Current clean UK driver’s license Desirable qualifications/experience: • QHSE BSC, Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualification, • NEBOSH or IEMA Environmental Management qualifications, • Qualified/certified Auditor, • Experienced in delivery of training courses / material., • Prior client experience is beneficial. The consultant must comply with and provided client training and medical requirements.

Context Aventa is seeking, on behalf of our client—a leading developer in the offshore renewable energy sector—a Onshore Senior HSE Advisor to join their QHSE Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of skilled professionals on different projects through APAC, UK, USA, and EU regions, contributing to one of the most significant offshore wind developments in the region. Description & Responsibilities: The HSE advisor promotes and provides professional expert knowledge and guidance to managers, supervisors, employees and contractors on safe work practices, safety standards, and legal regulations, and supports identification and elimination of potential hazards and ensures control measures are in place. Line Reference: • Head of Regional QHSE Advisors, Europe Project Reference: • Project QHSE Director, & Project HSE Manager Success Criteria/KPIs: • Maintain HSE expert knowledge on best practice and legal requirements. ◦ Secure HSE conformity using agreed processes and legal registers. ◦ Support and promote development and use of Orsted management systems. ◦ Proactive approach to risk management. • Good technical - and people skills. ◦ Be clear, effective, and positive in verbal and written communication. ◦ Maintain successful cooperation / collaboration with the HSE stakeholders. • High work ethic and excellent behaviour. ◦ Demonstrate efficient and timely collaboration internally /externally. ◦ Report reliable and timely HSE data. ◦ Demonstrate analytical and structured approach to daily workload. It is generally the expectations that the advisor can apply advanced HSE skills to the position; has experience within subject area and knows fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to HSE and knows how to routinely apply knowledge of theories, methods, techniques, and processes to scope of work. Typical tasks (not exhaustive): • Drive and promote a good proactive HSE culture through leading by example, cultural engagement, using data, raising awareness, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned (registration and implementation), • Demonstrate and promote data driven risk management through a proactive reporting culture and high-quality data management. ◦ Support ongoing development, implementation, and use of Orsted systems, procedures, instructions, and associated HSE documentation i.e.: ◦ Instructions, procedures, contingency plans ◦ HSE Management system (way we work) / QHSE process landscape. ◦ Global/local Emergency Response / Crisis Management ◦ Audit/compliance check (ISO 9001/14001/45001/55001) • Planning, facilitation / participation of Safety meetings, Toolbox Talks, briefings, Safety Walks, inspections, HAZID/HAZOP workshops and employer cultural programmes and campaigns, • Review of HSE documentation, Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), • Monitoring and assessment of internal/external HSE compliance and - performance using Orsted incident reporting tool (Synergi) for reporting, trend analysis etc., • Coordinate and report safety inspections, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and report derived observations, risks, and lessons learnt., • Effective liaison with contractors at management and site levels to establish and improve safety, health and environmental culture., • Participate and contribute to all relevant site HSE meetings., • Participate in audits (internal and external), • Follow up on findings from HSE related audits, inspections, incident investigation and support implementation of NCR’s., • Reporting LTIs to HSE organisation in accordance with the process, • Ad hoc advise on questions regarding HSE in daily work (e.g. management, technicians, internal and external)., • Ensure the validity of own safety/training certificates as required., • Be proactive in maintaining own competence level required for the role. Deliverables: • Facilitation of regular HSE meetings with Contractor and package representatives, • Review of Risk Assessed Method Statements (RAMS), • Operational HSE Assessment, • Perform HSE induction of Clients Representatives, • Perform HSE presentations at kick off meetings., • HSE walk reports (e.g. using DIT), • Entry of incidents and proactive measures in Synergi, • Other deliverables and as per Project (Q)HSE Risk management processes and AP QHSE Management framework Decision authority: The QHSE function is not the exclusive owner of HSE and therefore does not hold the authority to determine HSE performance on its own. However, a HSE Advisor is a subject matter expert and can therefore contribute to decision-making based on personal level of understanding of the business and the interdependencies with other departments. Key Interfaces to Other Functions / Stakeholders: • QHSE leadership managers, • Project - & Construction Managers, • Client representatives, • Local regulators/authorities, • Orsted employees, • Contractors at site Requirements and Qualifications: • English language skills required., • Relevant academic or technical background, • Minimum 3 years’ work experience with HSE, ideally from onshore renewables/windfarm construction, • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and presentation skills, • IT literate (Microsoft office package, knowledge of Synergi is an advantage), • Knowledge of route cause analysis and incident investigation, • Demonstrable experience in dealing with 3rd party contractors in relation to HSE., • Completed NEBOSH; (minimum level 3), or similar recognized HSE qualification., • In date site safety passport (CCNSG or CSCS), • Current clean UK driver’s license Desirable qualifications/experience:, • QHSE BSC, Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualification, • NEBOSH or equivalent, • Qualified/certified Auditor, • Experienced in delivery of training courses / material. The consultant must comply with provided client training and medical requirements. Working conditions / Locations The role is onshore site based at the Converter Station & Battery Storage facility (BESS), near to Swardeston and is expected to work on site or at the site office daily. The role involves HSE support to the Converter station construction, HSE support to the construction of the Battery Storage facility (BESS) and HSE support to the Norwich Main / National Grid interface. The construction projects are at the same base location. Main scope of works currently being undertaken are the Mechanical and Electrical commissioning phase of the projects.

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Interim Head of Health and Safety (12 month FTC). The successful Interim Head of Health and Safety will:. Why the Interim Head of Health and Safety position is something you should apply for:.

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