Ian Pogue
Head of Health & Safety
Hardwicke,Gloucestershire
Summary
Meticulous professional with a proven track record in risk identification and accident prevention. Expertise in implementing safety regulations and fostering a culture of safety in the workplace. Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving enhance team collaboration and individual contributions. Committed to continuous learning and applying existing skills to drive positive outcomes.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Health and Safety
RedCat Pub Company
London
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all providing professional strategic Health and Safety leadership within RedCat and cascading to all levels of staff from site staff to the CEO.
- Support and advise the management teams, employees and where applicable contractors.
- Improved performance through the implementation and management of a united health and safety management system, designed to current standards and legislation.
- Acted as the Responsible Person for all health and safety matters across the company, identifying and responding to current legal and best practice requirements.
- Initiated and oversaw a Health and Safety leadership change programme across the company.
- Set the strategic direction for effective health and safety management and appropriate workplace wellbeing programmes for employees.
- Implemented the Health and Safety Risk Register for RedCat ensuring it was brought to the attention of Exco. Full action plan to reduce high risks to as low as is reasonably practicable.
- Reviewed and developed all aspects of RedCat health, safety and wellbeing policies and activity, ensuring that it was implemented consistently across the company.
- Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new and upcoming health and safety legislation and ensured RedCat has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements.
- Worked proactively with managers and other key employees to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of health, safety and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility.
- Managed the Health and Safety department and employed third parties to ensure compliance requirements were being controlled, documented and maintained in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
- Ensured that rigorous risk assessment and incident management systems were in place and followed across RedCat.
- Liaise with The People Team on health and wellbeing issues particularly where a risk assessment has identified a need, including supporting People and line managers in carrying out individual risk assessments when required.
- Oversaw an audit programme and ensured an action plan with SMART objectives was established to address issues identified.
- Identify, provide and procure an effective health and safety related training regime.
- Investigating complaints in the work environment, consult with enforcing authorities such as Fire Authority, EHO etc.
- Produce board/management reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
Health & Safety Specialist
REKOM
Milton Keynes
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for all aspects of H & S and Compliance, qualified with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience and managed all aspects of H & S across 52 sites in the UK, including Head Office.
- Re-wrote and implemented a new H & S manual for REKOM.
- Wrote and implemented the company H & S Risk Register to ensure the board were made aware of current H & S risks within the business along with an action plan to reduce these risks as much as is reasonably practicable.
- Established compliance with all current legislation, codes of practice and relevant standards, preparing H & S safety strategies and developing internal policy. Increased compliance from 40% to 95% over a six-month period.
- Keeping records of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
- Wrote and maintain a fire risk assessment database for recording, monitoring, and reviewing purposes.
- Implemented annual internal audit program for 52 venues across the UK.
- Re-wrote and implemented Asbestos Policy, Legionaries Policy, and all H & S Policies for venues and 3rd party contractors.
- Oversaw from a H & S perspective the new Proud Mary’s Party Pub fitout in Cardiff and Swansea ensuring the fit out was compliant with all current UK regulations.
- Advising on technical and legal issues.
- Conducting regular site inspections and audits to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented. Keeping records of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for Managers.
- Collecting evidence and building case files including maintaining a database of inspections and actions outstanding.
- Evaluate the Company H & S performance and ensuring it is meeting its KPI’s.
- Investigating complaints in the work environment, consult with enforcing authorities such as Fire Authority, EHO etc.
- Produce board/management reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
- Ensure open, effective communication of policy and procedures at all levels of the company to proactively promote best practice H & S, influencing change in practice to ensure high quality is sustained.
- Reduced the H & S cost by £75,000 through the build in implementation of an in-house H & S and Compliance portal.
- Leading in-house training with managers and employees about H & S issues and risks.
- Re-wrote all internal H & S training videos with the L & D team.
Health & Safety Manager
Pure Electric Bikes & Scooters
Bristol
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for all aspects of Health Safety and Compliance, qualified with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience and managed all aspect of Health & Safety across the UK, France, and Spain. Covering Head Office, Distribution, 18 stores in the UK, 4 stores in France and 4 stores in Spain.
- Wrote and implemented new Health & Safety manual for Pure Electric Ltd.
- Wrote and implemented the company H & S Risk Register to ensure the board were made aware of current H & S risks within the business along with an action plan to reduce these risks as much as is reasonably practicable.
- Established compliance with all current legislation, codes of practice and relevant standards, preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy. Ensuring the safe installation of equipment, managing, and organising the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g., lithium-ion batteries.
- Created risk assessments considering how risks could be reduces, introduced safe operational procedures, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
- Keeping records of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
- Wrote and maintained a fire risk assessment database for recording, monitoring, and reviewing purposes.
- Implement annual audit program for distribution, stores, and Head Office.
- Designed and implemented Asbestos Policy, Legionaries Policy, foreign business travel policy, Occupational driving policy and all Health & Safety Policies for stores. Ensure all contractors policy and procedures comply with company requirements.
- Subject expert on a range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substance, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.
- Advising on technical and legal issues.
- Conducting regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
- Conduct site H & S Audits, keeping records of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for Managers.
- Collecting evidence and building case files including maintaining a database of inspections and actions outstanding.
- Evaluate the Company H & S Performance annually.
- Investigating complaints in the work environment, consult with enforcing authorities such as HSE, Fire Authority, Environmental Health.
- Produce board/management reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
- Ensure open, effective communication of policy and procedures at all levels of the organisation to proactively promote best practice H & S AND Security practice, influencing change in practice to ensure high quality is sustained.
- Reviewed reactive and active facilities and maintenance within stores and head office which resulted in a cost saving to Pure of £47,000 in the first year.
- Reduced the H & S and HR e-learning costs by £10,000 in the first year through negotiation of prices, retendering while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services.
- Leading in-house training with managers and employees about H & S issues and risks.
Health & Safety Manager
Bristol Zoological Society
Bristol
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for all aspects of Health safety and compliance. Qualified with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience and manage all aspects of health and safety for Bristol Zoo and The Wild Place.
- Rewritten the Health & Safety manual for the Society.
- Reviewed the Fire Risk Assessments, Legionella Assessments, and Asbestos Assessments for all buildings across the Society and implemented any remedial works that were required.
- Reviewed all Risk Assessments across the Society and reduced the number held considerably.
- Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.
- Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy.
- Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
- Keeping records of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
- Maintaining a fire risk assessment database for recording, monitoring and reviewing purposes.
- Developed and implement annual audit program for H & S compliance.
- Ensure all contractors policy and procedures comply with the Society requirements.
- Reviewed foreign business travel policy, occupational driving policy, DDA policy.
- Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
- Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
- Advising on technical and legal issues.
- Induction and annual refresher training for all staff.
- Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
- Keeping records of incidents and accidents and producing statistics and reports for EB and managers.
- Collecting evidence and building case files including maintaining a database of inspections and actions outstanding.
- Evaluate the Society H & S performance annually.
- Investigating complaints in the work environment.
- Liaise with enforcing authorities such as HSE, Fire Authority, Environments Health etc.
- Implement key actions to manage the risks highlighted.
- Producing management reports, newsletters and bulletins.
- Attend Health and Safety committee meetings as required.
- Ensure open, effective communication of policy and procedures at all levels of the Society to pro-actively promote best practice Health & Safety, influencing change in practice to ensure high quality is sustained.
- Established effective working relationships at all levels to positively promote commitment to Health & Safety.
- To participate in performance reviews and development meetings and to undertake a plan of training where necessary to develop my own skills and competencies in a professional manor.
Health & Safety/Risk Manager
Superdry PLC
Cheltenham
01.2010 - 08.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of Health safety and compliance. Qualified with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience and manage all aspect of health and safety and risk.
- Established compliance with all current legislation, codes of practice and relevant standards, preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy. Ensuring the safe installation of equipment, managing and organising the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos.
- Created risk assessments considering how risks could be reduced, introduced safe operational procedures, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
- Keeping records of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
- Wrote and maintain a fire risk assessment database for recording, monitoring and reviewing purposes.
- Implement annual audit program for distribution, stores and Head Office.
- Designed and implemented in-house training with Managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
- Subject expert on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
- Designed and rolled out New Starter Health & Safety pack for stores and Head Office, which resulted in a saving on £110,000 per year on payroll from time spent on H & S training by Management.
- Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implements.
- Collecting evidence and building case files including maintaining a database of inspections and actions outstanding.
- Evaluate the Company Health & Safety Performance annually.
- Investigating complaints in the work environment, liaise with enforcing authorities such as HSE, Fire Authority, Environmental Health.
- Produce board/management reports, newsletters and bulletins.
- Ensure open, effective communication of policy and procedures at all levels of the organisation to pro-actively promote best practice Health & Safety and Security practice, influencing change in practice to ensure high quality is sustained.
- Establish effective working relationships at all levels to positively promote commitment to Health & Safety.
- Slashed CCTV/Intruder Alarm and Fire Detection cost by 20% through negotiation of prices, retendering while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services.
Health & Safety Officer Distribution Centre
SuperGroup PLC
Gloucester
11.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensured regulatory adherence by managing health, safety, and compliance initiatives.
Executed risk management strategies that effectively mitigated potential hazards.
Boosted staff engagement through comprehensive health and safety training programs.
Maintained compliance with relevant regulations by leveraging specialized expertise. - Investigated accidents occurred in area to determine cause, improve overall risk management and prevent similar occurrences in future.
Warehouse Manager
Hameln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Gloucester
10.1996 - 11.2009
- Maintain stock control systems for accuracy and future planning of storage capacity.
- Managed inventory management and control processes, including stocking, ordering and re-ordering, and order fulfilment.
- Improve operational efficiency across warehouse processes maintaining budgetary goals and company objectives.
Store Section Manager
Krone UK Ltd
Cheltenham
03.1993 - 10.1996
- Maintained and controlled the stock for three assembly sections in a telecommunications manufacturing business.
Bar Manager
Two Pigs Public House
Cheltenham
12.1992 - 03.1993
- Managed the Bar function of the Public house which included ordering stock, managing staff.
Telecommunications Operator
Royal Air Force
Worldwide
12.1983 - 12.1992
- Served in the Royal Air Force as a telecommunications operator for nine years reaching the rank of Corporal.
Store Assistant
Beejam Chippenham
Chippenham
08.1980 - 11.1983
- Store Assistant responsible for replenishment of freezers.
Education
SEMA Rack Safety Awareness & Inspection Course - Health & Safety
SEMA West Bromwich
West Bromwich12.2010
NVQ Level 6 Diploma - Health & Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Gloucester09.2017
NEBOSH Certificate - Health & Safety
Bristol
Gloucester09.2011
IOSH Managing Safely - Health & Safety
Bristol
Gloucester08.2004
Wicklander-Zulawski Advanced Non-Confrontational Interviewing Techniques - Interview Techniques
WZ Birmingham
Gloucester02.2014
Fire Safety Practitioners Course BS9999 - Fire Safety
Santia Training
Birmingham01.2016
Skills
- Health and safety policy development
- Risk assessment development
- Compliance management
- Incident investigation
- Training program implementation
- Regulatory adherence
- Safety audits
- Emergency response planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Safety policy development
- Health & Safety investigations
- Hazard control
- Safety auditing
- Safety, Health and Environment training
- Workplace inspection
- Accident investigation
- Workplace risk analysis
- Fire safety management
- Decision making
- Health and Safety auditing
- Health & Safety management
- Confident communicator
- Safety strategies
- Report-writing
- Food hygiene regulations
- Risk Management
Fire risk assessments
Hobbies and Interests
- I have been a parent governor for Severn Vale School in Quedgeley Gloucester for the past 8 years, currently Vice Chair of the governing body.
- I enjoy fishing, travel and reading, and am a loyal Gloucester Rugby Club supporter.
- I hold a full clean UK driving licence.
Certification
- Level 6 NVQ Health & Safety
Timeline
Head of Health and Safety
RedCat Pub Company
09.2023 - Current
Health & Safety Specialist
REKOM
09.2022 - 09.2023
Health & Safety Manager
Pure Electric Bikes & Scooters
03.2021 - 08.2022
Health & Safety Manager
Bristol Zoological Society
09.2019 - 02.2021
Health & Safety/Risk Manager
Superdry PLC
01.2010 - 08.2019
Health & Safety Officer Distribution Centre
SuperGroup PLC
11.2009 - 01.2010
Warehouse Manager
Hameln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
10.1996 - 11.2009
Store Section Manager
Krone UK Ltd
03.1993 - 10.1996
Bar Manager
Two Pigs Public House
12.1992 - 03.1993
Telecommunications Operator
Royal Air Force
12.1983 - 12.1992
Store Assistant
Beejam Chippenham
08.1980 - 11.1983
SEMA Rack Safety Awareness & Inspection Course - Health & Safety
SEMA West Bromwich
NVQ Level 6 Diploma - Health & Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Practice
NEBOSH Certificate - Health & Safety
Bristol
IOSH Managing Safely - Health & Safety
Bristol
Wicklander-Zulawski Advanced Non-Confrontational Interviewing Techniques - Interview Techniques
WZ Birmingham
Fire Safety Practitioners Course BS9999 - Fire Safety
Santia Training