Shona Paterson
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Shona Paterson

Director

About Shona

I’m Shona. I am Director of Talent within Shirley Parsons and am responsible for our HSEQ talent tool MAPP (Motivations, Aspirations, Personality and Progression). I love working with people and get great satisfaction in playing a part in someone’s career journey. I started working with Shirley in 2003, straight out of university. I had no recruitment experience, but having just completed a degree in IT, I knew that I didn’t want that to be my career of choice and wanted to work with people, recruitment seemed to fit that ambition. I have been lucky enough to progress my career within the same business and have seen the business evolve and grow in that time. We have come a long way since we were in a small office in Aylesbury. I have been involved in numerous projects over the years including attracting talent into the sector, managing our own internal recruitment and training, hosting webinars, organising events and most recently in the development of our unique talent tool.

As well as achieving my career ambitions, I am also a Mum to two boys. I consider myself lucky to be able to balance my career with also being a Mum and although sometimes this is challenging, Shirley Parsons have always supported me in this. I am a social being and enjoy socialising, especially if it involves red wine! I enjoy spending time with my children, (unless we are in a lockdown, not so keen on home schooling) and wider family.

“Shona is fantastic at her job. Her commitment to the task, knowledge, and understanding of the safety industry lead to outstanding results. Shona has the ability to build strong working relationships keeping the client engaged at all times.”

– Jay Vekaria, Director of HSE & Risk Management at Visa

“Shona helped me find a job that suits me and my employer and didn't at any point put me forward for jobs that wouldn't suit me or my personality. She did this by ensuring she met me and worked closely with me to establish my best options.”

– Vicki Swaine, Health & Safety Director at 3Safety

“Her attentiveness, resourcefulness and client orientated persona had served Shona extremely well. Highly recommended.”

– Rakesh Maharaj, Founder of ARMSA

“Shona worked diligently to keep me abreast of developments in tricky recruitment where the client needed to keep their identity from applicants. It would have been easy for me to lose patience if it had not been for Shona's close attention to supporting her candidate and ensuring regular communication.”

– Andy Sneddon, HSE Director/Leader at VINCI.

Vacancies

Secondary Safety Expert MVK

£4.5k - 4.7k per month + Company car

Netherlands

Job Title: Secondary Safety Expert Location: Breda, Netherlands Permanent Salary: €4,500 to €4,700 Introduction: Join the Facility Services in Breda as a Secondary Safety Expert and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of all segments within our services, covering Industrial Cleaning, Food, and Technical Services. As part of a close-knit team, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment with the freedom to shape your daily schedule. The Secondary Safety Expert will be responsible for: Conducting risk assessments and coordinating action plans with implementing colleagues Instructing and guiding colleagues during start-up meetings on safety measures Performing observation rounds to identify hazards or near misses and monitoring progress on implemented measures Handling work permit applications for specific tasks, including instructing contractors and subcontractors Identifying and addressing solicited and unsolicited safety signals, utilizing knowledge and experience to enhance safety practicesThe Secondary Safety Expert will have: Completed education in Secondary Safety Science. Proficiency in applying environmental and health and safety legislation. Experience in a technical environment. Familiarity with research methods such as 5XWHY. Strong analytical skills with the ability to convey findings effectively. Social, steadfast, and eager to learn. Your Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from €4,500.00 to €4,700.00, depending on experience. Permanent contract and a lease car. Inclusion in a supportive and close-knit team. Significant responsibility for all services Autonomy to determine your daily schedule.

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