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 RoTI (Return on Talent Investment). 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 the home schooling) and wider family.

SHE Manager

£46k - 48k per year + Company car

England

SHE ManagerNorthwestPermanent Up to £48,000 + benefits  A UK-based construction firm that specializes in mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services, and deals with the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in buildings and other structures is in search of a Health, Safety, Environmental Manager offering hybrid working. The SHE Manager will be responsible for managing projects in the Northwest & Scotland and will be working alongside both internal and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a secure working environment. This opportunity presents a chance to become a part of a flourishing and prosperous company, and requires a progressive mindset and prior experience in the construction sector.The SHE Manager will be responsible for:- Assisting in the development and implementation of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures, lead working groups and represent CBES on external groups and bodies as directed.- Co-ordinating the maintenance of documented health and safety procedures, including relevant hazard and risk assessments, for all activities.- Undertaking accident investigations and prepare accurate and professional reviews, including appropriate recommendations where necessary.- Attending training courses as and where necessary and to ensure personal and team job skills keep pace with technical and business developments. The SHE Manager will have:- NEBOSH General - NEBOSH Construction - NEBOSH Environmental - NEBOSH Diploma- GradIOSH or higher or working towards - 3 - 4 years in a HSE position within Construction- Ability to lead and manage safety procedures and policies  Vacancy Reference: PR/026390 Vacancy Owner: Billy Priestley | billy.priestley@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 7703831904 |

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HSE Advisor

£40k - 42k per year + Package

England

Health, Safety & Environmental AdvisorNorthwestPermanent Up to £42,000 + package A UK-based construction firm that specializes in mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services, and deals with the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in buildings and other structures is in search of a Health, Safety, Environmental Advisor offering hybrid working. You will be responsible for managing projects in the Northwest & Scotland. You will be working alongside both internal and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a secure working environment. This opportunity presents a chance to become a part of a flourishing and prosperous company, and requires a progressive mindset and prior experience in the construction sector. The Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor will be responsible for:- Providing professional advice and guidance to Project Managers and Employees on Health, Safety & Environmnetal welfare issues.- Liaising with Project Managers to identify and facilitate the management of health and safety on projects and service delivery.- Co-ordinating the maintenance of documented health and safety procedures, including relevant hazard and risk assessments, for all activities.- Undertake surveys, on site audits, training and consultancy for third party clients. The Health, Safety & Environmental will have:- NEBOSH General - NEBOSH Construction - NEBOSH Environmental- TechIOSH minimum with plans to progress to GradIOSH or CMIOSH- Strong communication skills- 2 + years' experience working in a HSE position, within the Construction / M&E sectorVacancy Reference: PR/026387 Vacancy Owner: Billy Priestley | billy.priestley@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 7703 831904|

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