Tom Nicholls
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Tom Nicholls

Principal Consultant

About Tom

​Tom is a Principal Consultant at Shirley Parsons at has worked at the company since 2014.

Having worked in both Europe and North America, he has a strong track-record working with international organisations to help solve their HSE & Sustainability challenges. To date, he has supported companies in mission critical environments including Data Centre Developers, Life Sciences Start-Ups, and Fortune 500 businesses with their HSE programme management and talent needs.

Tom specialises in a wide range of sectors including international laws and regulations, consultancy, benchmarking, auditing, and permanent and contract staffing.

After graduating from University with a BSc in Geography and Environmental Studies, Tom joined Shirley Parsons as a graduate, initially supporting construction organisations in the UK, before moving to Boston, MA in 2018 to further establish SP’s construction safety offering in North America. During this time, he supported companies across the construction, energy, utilities, and tech sectors in delivering both recruitment and consulting safety solutions.

Tom enjoys building partnerships with clients to understand their company-specific safety challenges and delivering high quality solutions.

Head of Health and Safety

£56,000 - £65,000

Leeds

Head of Health and Safety Leeds Permanent £56,000 - £65,000 Shirley Parsons have exclusively partnered with The University of Leeds to appoint their Head of Health and Safety. This opportunity welcomes experienced Health and Safety professionals, who are looking for a new challenge in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Supporting the Director of Wellbeing, Safety and Health, you will assume responsibility for developing and implementing the University safety strategy and will lead members of the service to implement these aims. The Head of Health and Safety will be responsible for: Driving forward improvements in the University's occupational health and safety management system, achieving and maintaining ISO 45001Leading a team of Senior Health and Safety professionalsEngaging and establishing strong working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholdersDeputising for the Director of Wellbeing, Safety and Health where required.Providing competent, solutions orientated health and safety advice, support and guidance The Head of Health and Safety will have: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level health and safety qualificationChartered membership with IOSHExtensive experience as a Health and Safety leader within a large complex environmentThe ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of Senior Health and Safety professionalsDemonstrable commitment to workplace health and wellbeing Vacancy Reference: PR/027376 Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | 07725258687 | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com

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Health and Safety Coordinator

£28,000 - £32,000 + benefits

Bristol

The Health and Safety Coordinator Bristol Permanent £28,000 - £32,000We have partnered with a family-owned manufacturing company, who are looking to appoint a Health and Safety Coordinator at their interesting site in Bristol. This role presents an ideal opportunity for individuals aspiring to embark on a career in safety, as well as those possessing 1-2 years of HSE experience seeking a new challenge on a truly unique site. Additionally, this role would be ideal for candidates with a background in operational roles within the manufacturing sector who are eager to transition into a full-time Health and Safety position. The Health and Safety Coordinator Coordinator needs to be someone who has a can-do attitude and is keen on building relationships at all levels. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our employees by implementing and maintaining effective health and safety programs. You will work closely with various departments to identify hazards, assess risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong organisational skills and a passion for promoting a culture of safety. The Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for: Support and guide on various site Health and Safety mattersDocument controlManage and review risk assessments (PUWER, COSHH & LOLER)Build relationships with key stakeholders across the site, promoting the development of a positive culture and best practiceConducting inspections, investigations, and maintaining accurate records The Health and Safety Coordinator Candidate will have: Nebosh General or working towardsExperience of working within a Manufacturing or Engineering environmentPrevious EHS experience is advantageousCommunication skills, Drive, personality and resilience are key to this roleIT Literate is very important Vacancy Reference: PR/027415 Vacancy Owner: Ryan Binnee | ryan.binnee@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 326383 | (+44) 7525 277330

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