We recently partnered with Ravensbourne to fill a critical Health, Safety and Environmental Officer role on a short-term, 3-month contract. This placement came at a pivotal time for Ravensbourne, as they needed urgent support for their Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Manager during a major project.
The Challenge
Ravensbourne required a professional who could seamlessly step into the role, providing essential health, safety, and environmental support across the organisation. The key focus was to ensure compliance with safety policies, update procedures, monitor risk assessments, and produce vital reports for senior management. Time was of the essence, as this position had to backfill during a crucial project phase, leaving little room for delays or onboarding issues.
Our Approach
Our recruitment process was focused on finding a candidate who not only possessed the technical expertise and qualifications, such as the NEBOSH Health and Safety General Certificate and NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management, but also had excellent interpersonal skills. It was essential to identify someone who could communicate complex information clearly, remain calm under pressure, and manage a varied workload effectively. Additionally, the candidate needed to deliver high-quality service while working independently and as part of a team.
The Outcome
After an extensive search, we successfully placed a highly qualified professional who met all the essential criteria, ensuring a smooth transition into the role. The candidate quickly integrated into the team, provided day-to-day health and safety guidance, and assisted in policy reviews. Their contributions included producing monthly reports on health and safety performance, conducting health and safety inductions, and supporting the HSEQ Manager with environmental reporting and carbon reduction targets.
Thanks to our candidate’s quick adaptation and expertise, Ravensbourne was able to continue with their project delivery without disruption, and their health and safety protocols remained compliant and up to date.