Nick Farkas
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Nick Farkas

Director of Project Services

About Nick

​Nick is a highly experienced company Director and Manager with over 30 years experience in leadership roles related to HSE&Q. He is passionate about improving people, processes and therefore ultimately business performance all to make a real and tangible difference. He has built effective high-performing teams to deliver service excellence and exceptional quality to solve complex business issues.

Initially he worked for many years in Consultancy delivering change transformation improvement projects related to his academic background in Human Factors and Ergonomics. As a consultant Nick has worked with a large range of different blue-chip clients across many different industries, from Finance (New York Stock Exchange), to Manufacturing (Cummins Engine Company) through to Heavy Industry (British Steel) . Latterly, he joined and worked with General Electric finishing as European Head of Environmental, Health & Safety for Gas Power in their Projects (power station construction) and Services business.

Nick has joined Shirley Parsons as Director of Project Services to drive, develop and grow the professional service offerings of the Project Service business to both our UK as well as our international client base.

An ISEB certified and accredited business analyst, Nick also has IEMA and NEBOSH (both with Distinction) and an MSc in Human Factors & Ergonomics from University College London (UCL).

Health and Safety Consultant

£45,000 to £55,500 per annum + £3,000 car allowance and benefits

Blackburn

Health and Safety Consultant Northwest England Permanent £45,000 to £55,500 per annum + £3,000 car allowance and benefitsShirley Parsons have exclusively partnered with a reputable consultancy who operate as a not-for-profit business, who have an opening for a Health and Safety Consultant. The post holder will be responsible for delivering environment, health and safety consultancy and training services to a range of commercial clients. This opportunity is field based and will suit candidates residing in the Northwest of England, with the ability to commit to travel to client sites across the Northwest, Yorkshire, the Midlands, and London. The Health and Safety Consultant will be responsible for: Implementation / practical application of ISO Management systems for new clients across a range of sectors.Delivering training to companies, in line with their internal compliance.Completing internal audits and advising clients on HSE Legislation and legal updates.Delivering reports to clients and building strong working relationships. The ideal Health and Safety Consultant requires: Strong knowledge of management systems such as ISO 45001 and good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.Relevant level 3 or level 6 Health and Safety qualification such as a NEBOSH / NCRQ / NVQ.Experience conducting training - Training qualification highly desirable.Membership of a relevant professional body, such as IOSH or IEMA. Vacancy reference: PR/026604 Vacancy contact: Ethan Baddeley | ethan.baddeley@shirleyparsons.com | 01296 611330

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