HAYLEY SMITH
Mobile: 0780 235 4517
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
A Health & Safety/Food Safety /Trading Standards/ Licensing and Security Field Manager with a high level of technical knowledge and wide range of experience in food retail, pharmacy and funeral care industries. Able to work on own initiative and as an integral part of a team. First-class organisation, communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards. Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing, motivating, coaching and training teams to achieve their objectives.
Career Summary:
Co-Operative Group
Area Risk Manager 2010 to 2015
As part of the acquisition of Somerfield by the Co-operative group I was appointed as Area Risk Manager working from the Bristol office. I managed 100-120 branches within the South West Region. Through my implementation of the company processes and procedures I set bench mark targets for all branch managers. During my pro-active branch visits I would work with the Manager and Team to ensure legal compliance was exceeded.
Responsibilities:
To provide appropriate specialist support to the Group and other support services in relation to H&S, Food Safety, Trading Standards, Environmental Compliance and Security
Assist in and support the delivery of compliance in accordance with Group Policies and Procedures.
Deliver appropriate H&S and Food Safety training packages to agreed standards to promote H&S compliance.
To assess local Risk Factors and advise Operational Management on appropriate and practical measures to control such risks.
To provide appropriate input to Group accident reporting
To provide appropriate input to the Group on crime investigation
To protect the Groups businesses by dealing with and where necessary challenging enforcement authority activities.
Liaise with Facilities/Maintenance Management in order to achieve legal compliance
Give guidance and raise awareness of legal issues through Business Evaluations of 107 branches sited in the South West of England
Provide crisis cover on a rota basis for out of hours on Security, legal, fire, and health and safety and crime issues
Complete environmental reactive work, e.g. pests/waste/noise/food safety
In addition to my main responsibilities I held the role of Diligence Champion for the South West.
Somerfield STORES LTD
Risk Management Officer 2005 to 2010
Responsibilities:
Liaise with enforcement officers both verbally and in writing in order to achieve legal compliance.
Give guidance and raise awareness of legal issues through legal Compliance Audits of 83 stores sited in the South West of England
Carry out investigations of accidents / incidents and relevant risk assessments and action plans where needed.
Deliver training to Regional Managers and Store Managers on Food Safety, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Trading Standards, Licensing and Risk Management.
Develop presentations and training aids for regional managers and store managers to use with their staff.
Building working relationships with staff to ensure that constructive advice can be given and feedback received.
Provide crisis cover on a rota basis for out of hours for legal, fire, and health and safety issues.
Carry out asbestos survey re-inspections
Complete environmental reactive work, e.g. pests/waste/noise/food safety
Adhoc support to Somerfield Trading Standards Manager
SOMERFIELD STORES LTD
Trading Standards Assistant/ Company Standards Officer 1996 – 2005
Responsibilities:
Dealing with non and store specific Trading Standards issues arising from promotional material e.g. Point of Sale, Shelf Edge Labels, leaflets, competitions Terms and Conditions ensuring that the relevant departments are given the correct advice to ensure legal compliance.
Examine and advise upon current and proposed promotions, promotional material and competitions Terms and Conditions
Advise Customer Services Department on company wide Trading Standard issues
Interface with Quality Assurance section on product related Trading Standards matters
Investigate at store level: Licensing Issues & Food Safety Issues
Liase with Business Unit on generic TS issues affecting the Company
Deputise for the Trading Standards Manager in his absence
Complete Legal Compliance Audits in Geographical Area
Professional Qualifications:
2002: CIEH Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
2002: CIEH Advanced Health and Safety Certificate.
2008: BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
2009:
IFE Fire Safety Technician Part 1
Fire Emergency Plans
Fire Risk Assessments
2009: IFE Fire Safety Technician Part 2
Fire Training & Management
Fire Engineering Solutions
2009: CIEH Professional Trainers Certificate
2011: Supervising HACCP
2013: Environmental Management
Training Courses:
Personal Leadership
Outreach Fire Risk Management Course.
Competent Persons for fuel stations.
Asbestos Refresher.
Legionella Awareness.
Pest Control.
Trading Standards Due Diligence
Trading Standards Contract Law
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full UK Driving License
I am regular and keen participant in a Yoga class
I enjoy reading, mainly crime novels.
R
Robert Oade Eric Price
C/O The Co-operative Group 38 Kenn Moor Drive
Dept 10116 Clevedon
5th Floor North Somerset
1 Angle Square BS21 5AB
Manchester
M60 0AG
Joanne Bickerstaff
58a Prospect Road
Surrey
GU12 5EL
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