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Midwich is a forward-thinking AIM listed organisation, whose international growth projection is both exciting and demanding. Our partners are world leading brands including Samsung, LG, Philips and Panasonic to name a few and they demand effective marketing that delivers results through sales.
Part of Midwich's future strategy is to continue its successful buy and grow activities, which have traditionally been led by the Group Managing Director.
As one of the leading AV/IT distribution Companies in the UK, we offer a range of exciting career paths in Sales, Business Management, Finance, Marketing and Logistics to name but a few.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional to step into a pivotal role shaping the future of Health, Safety and Quality across our UK & Ireland Group companies. As our Health, Safety and Quality Manager (UK&I), you'll own the audit and requirements, lead a team with H&S designated within their role, champion best practice, and guide the Group at every level - from the Board to frontline teams. You'll own and evolve our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system ahead of 2026 recertification, drive continuous improvement through scalable, compliant procedures, and ensure consistency and confidence in everything we deliver.
What you will be doing in this role
Health and Safety
- Act as the Responsible Person for all Health and Safety matters across the UK & Ireland Group of companies, ensuring compliance with current legislation and recognised best practice.
- Set the strategic direction for effective Health and Safety management and workplace wellbeing programmes, including mental health first aid initiatives.
- Review, develop, and maintain all Health, Safety, and Wellbeing policies, ensuring consistent implementation across the organisation.
- Monitor, assess, and respond to existing, new, and forthcoming Health and Safety legislation, ensuring the Group has robust systems and procedures in place to meet all legal and compliance requirements.
- Ensure robust risk assessment processes and incident reporting and investigation systems are in place and consistently followed across the organisation.
- Conduct Health and Safety inspections of all UK sites at least twice annually.
- Arrange and facilitate a full compliance audit on a biennial basis.
- Ensure Fire Risk Assessments for all UK sites are regularly reviewed and updated.
- Ensure due diligence for any potential UK acquisitions includes a comprehensive Health and Safety audit, and that post-acquisition entities align with the Group Health and Safety policy within three months.
- Report to the UK Management Team on Health and Safety matters on a bi-annual basis.
Quality Leadership and Governance
- Provide senior leadership and strategic direction for Quality Management across the organisation.
- Act as Executive Owner and Management Representative for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
- Maintain full ownership of the QMS, ensuring policies, procedures and documented information remain current, effective and consistently applied.
Audit, Compliance & Certification
- Lead the internal audit programme, ensuring it is risk based and drives measurable improvement.
Continuous Improvement & Performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using audit findings, KPIs, customer feedback and performance data.
Leadership, Training & Reporting
- Work closely with the Board, Executive Team and senior managers to embed quality governance into decision making.
- Lead Management Review processes and report on quality performance, risks and improvement activity.
What you will bring to the role
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification in Health & Safety
- Experience and working knowledge of Quality Management Systems preferably ISO9002-2015
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Experience working within a multifaceted organisation or group with businesses of differing posture.
- Demonstrated experience engaging stakeholders at all levels and constructively challenging requirements to ensure the best outcomes.
- Experience in managing Health, Safety and Quality across a multi-site organisation.
Why you should work here
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Health Care
- Permanent Health Scheme
- Life Cover
- Profit Related Pay
- Paid Sickness Leave
- Staff Purchase Scheme
- Discounts from Local Businesses (dependant on location)
- Recruitment Finders Fee
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Reduced Gym Membership (dependant on location)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Car Parking
- Shares Programme
Midwich Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
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