Head of Safety Product Testing

We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Safety Product Testing to manage the department including 3 physical testing laboratories testing PPE products against international and European standards.

As Head of Safety Products Testing you will manage and lead product testing teams to deliver growth and a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure quality standards are kept at all time (UKAS & ISO17025).
• Manage departments budget and financials including expenses allocation, forecasting, end of month accounting and purchasing.
• Drive sales growth to promote Safety Products Testing services
• Attend Trade Fairs and customer sites.
• Ensure effective personal development plans are in place for the teams
• Manage all Health & Safety compliance within the department

Ideal candidates will have experience in the physical testing of products, ideally PPE or fabrics/ plastics and have extensive leadership & management experience.

You will be very organised with excellent attention to detail, along with demonstrable success in business development and experience of working to budgetary requirements.

To apply for the Head of Safety Product Testing please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.