Overview
I am a senior safety practitioner with 22 years of experience in a variety of roles including manufacturing, media and sport. I have the ability to implement safety across all levels of an organisation with a practical approach to risk management, strong communication skills and an excellent standard of documentation & presentation material.
My approach to risk management is to ensure that I have a full understanding of an organisation's aims and objectives so that the safety management system is closely aligned with these and can be effectively integrated into the business strategy. My services can commence with a gap analysis and extend to the development of a safety management systems or targeting specific areas which require improvement.
Specialisms
Industry |
Years Experience |
Manufacturing |
12 |
Entertainment and leisure |
10 |
Topic |
Years Experience |
Managing for health and safety |
20 |
Work History
Total years experience: 22
Role |
From - To |
Job Title / Description |
Safety Director, Motorsport UK |
03.2016 - 12.2018 |
• Accountable and responsible for all matters of safety and risk management at the UK governing body for four-wheeled motor sport, reporting to the CEO and providing reports and updates to the Board • Development of strategy, policies, processes and guidance relating to regulated motor sport and acting as a key relationship builder between Motorsport UK and its stakeholders (venues, organising clubs, officials, volunteers, competitors and committee members) • Responsible for safety of Motorsport UK premises and facilities operations including management of fire, asbestos and building systems • Inspection of fixed venues, issue of track licences and providing advice to track licence holders and associated motor clubs • Support of British Grand Prix and Wales Rally GB with focus on spectator safety and event security • Recording and investigation of incidents with responsibility for using data to further develop risk strategy and implementation of proportionate safety measures • Handling of all insurance claims and matters of litigation, ensuring adequate insurance cover in place for non standard activities • Development and monitoring of Motorsport UK's environmental management system and consideration of all environmental impacts from motorsport activity • Development and delivery of training to Motorsport UK stakeholders • Safeguarding in relation to all stakeholders including competitors and volunteer officials • Compliance with anti-doping requirements as set by UKAD and FIA • Member of FIA Circuits Commission |
Head of Health, Safety & Environmental Services, McLaren Group |
10.2004 - 03.2016 |
Overall responsibility for setting company policy and strategy for all company operations; Racing, Automotive, Applied Technologies, Marketing and Hospitality (Absolute Taste). Direction of McLaren Group and McLaren Automotive company H&S Advisors. Monitoring and reporting on health & safety performance to Chief Operating Officer and Group Ops. Overseeing annual health & safety plans and monitoring compliance. Working with the Facilities Team ensuring management of building risk; fire, asbestos, construction and installation of plant and machinery (CDM & control of contractors). Accident investigation & analysis. Managing contact with enforcement agencies; HSE, Environment Agency, local authority and fire authority Claims handling. Ensuring health & safety compliance with regard to all overseas operations. Responsibility for overseeing environmental permits, applications, annual returns and compliance monitoring. |
Health & Safety Risk Manager, ITV |
04.2000 - 09.2004 |
Overseeing studio and location based production safety in UK and overseas. Developing policy and procedures to act as operational guidelines for production activities. Development and delivery of health & safety training to all production personnel. Supporting production staff in establishing safe working practices specific to production requirements. Supporting ITV London senior management team in all safety matters relating to head office and other London facilities. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body |
Membership |
Member since |
OSHCR Eligible Since |
IOSH |
Chartered Member (CMIOSH) |
06.1998 |
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Qualifications
Accrediting Institute |
Type |
Qualification |
Date passed |
NEBOSH |
Diploma |
NEBOSH Diploma |
08.2003 |
NEBOSH |
Certificate |
National Certificate in Fire & Risk Management |
05.2020 |
CIEH |
Certificate |
Level 3 Award in Environmental Management |
03.2013 |
CIEH |
Certificate |
Professional Trainer |
05.2005 |