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Ian Roux

Ian Roux

Northamptonshire,United Kingdom

Summary

Senior Industrial Consultant with 20+ years of experience advising and supporting organisations on labour relations, HR, health & safety, and compliance. Recognised for strong negotiation skills, dispute resolution expertise, and the ability to design practical solutions for complex employment challenges. Skilled in building sustainable employer–employee relationships, leading organisational change, and delivering operational improvements.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Funding and Grants Manager

KCU (Kettering Community Unit)
Kettering, Northamptonshire
2024.10 - 2025.07
  • Researched, identified, and assessed funding opportunities across government, trusts, and foundations to support KCU’s strategic aims.
  • Secured significant grants through high-quality, tailored proposals with clear financial narratives and impact evidence.
  • Collaborated with CEO, staff, and finance team to design budgets, collect data, and prepare compelling submissions and funder reports.
  • Managed active grants, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, accurate reporting, and effective tracking of deadlines and outcomes.
  • Built and nurtured relationships with funders and stakeholders, organising site visits and presenting KCU’s work and impact.
  • Monitored grant-funded budgets, ensuring appropriate allocation of funds and compliance with financial controls.
  • Supported strategic fundraising planning, diversifying revenue streams and strengthening organisational sustainability.

Earlier Career (Condensed)

  • Industrial Agent – Motor Transport Council (1995–1999): Negotiated settlements, advised employers, reported to executive committee.
  • Industrial Agent – Meat Trade Council (1992–1995): Managed disputes and employer advisory services.
  • Buyer – Fasteners Engineering (1992): Procurement, supplier negotiations, inventory management.
  • Internal Sales & Dispatch – Garage Equipment Services (1990–1991): Customer service and scheduling.
  • Industrial Inspector – Dept. of Manpower (1986–1989): Labour law enforcement and employer advisory.
  • Trainee Electronic Technician – Post & Telecommunications (1986): Electronics and telephonic systems training.

Health & Safety & HR Manager

Sozio UK Ltd / Sozio Inc USA
Wellingborough
2020.11 - 2024.03
  • Designed and implemented HSE frameworks across UK and US operations, reducing workplace incidents through proactive training and compliance audits.
  • Led incident investigations and workers’ compensation claims, delivering corrective action plans that improved safety outcomes.
  • Modernised HR processes, improving employee onboarding and engagement.
  • Negotiated employee relations issues with diplomacy, ensuring compliance with UK and US employment law.
  • Developed and implemented occupational health and safety (OHS) policy and governance frameworks aligned with organisational strategy.
  • Designed and embedded a comprehensive Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) in line with legal requirements and recognised good practice standards.
  • Established systems for workplace inspections and audits to monitor compliance and improve safety performance.
  • Identified hazards, conducted risk assessments, and led thorough investigations into incidents and near misses.
  • Advised leadership on maintaining and improving safe systems of work across all operational areas.
  • Assessed organisational HSE competence requirements and recommended targeted training and development solutions.
  • Championed initiatives to embed a positive safety culture, engaging staff at all levels in ownership of workplace health and safety.

Director

South African Labour Solutions
Alberton
1999.04 - 2020.03
  • Built and managed a consultancy supporting clients across HR, labour law, and compliance.
  • Represented businesses at CCMA and Bargaining Councils, securing favourable outcomes in disputes.
  • Negotiated wage agreements and union engagements while safeguarding business continuity.
  • Designed contracts, disciplinary frameworks, retrenchment processes, and HR policies in line with legislation.
  • Guided clients through UIF, Workman’s Compensation, and labour inspections, reducing compliance risks.

Director / Entrepreneur

Wicked Ice Cream Pretoria (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
2016.05 - 2019.12
  • Founded and scaled an artisanal ice cream distribution company, securing contracts with corporates and SMEs.
  • Grew revenue through strategic marketing campaigns and long-term client partnerships.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and supply chain standards, strengthening brand trust.

Education

Industrial Relations Diploma -

Damelin / SA Institute of Management
Johannesburg, SA

NEBOSH National General Certificate - Occupational Health & Safety

SHEilds
London, UK

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Leadership and management
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Ethical judgement
  • Resilience under pressure

Languages

English: Fluent (spoken & written)
Afrikaans: Fluent (spoken & written)

Activities & Interests

Literature & Wildlife Conservation, Tennis & Golf

Visa / Right to Work

  • South African Passport
  • UK Spousal Visa
  • Full right to work – no sponsorship required
  • Eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain – Dec 2026

Affiliations

  • Cycling
  • Painting Artist

Certification

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
SHEilds, London, United Kingdom – August 2020

FAA Level 3 First Aid
United Kingdom – April 2021

Industrial Relations Diploma
Damelin / SA Institute of Management (in association with the Institutes of Management of the United Kingdom)
Johannesburg, South Africa – February 1996

Commissioner – Mediation & Arbitration
Johannesburg, South Africa – 1996

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Funding and Grants Manager

KCU (Kettering Community Unit)
2024.10 - 2025.07

Health & Safety & HR Manager

Sozio UK Ltd / Sozio Inc USA
2020.11 - 2024.03

Director / Entrepreneur

Wicked Ice Cream Pretoria (Pty) Ltd
2016.05 - 2019.12

Director

South African Labour Solutions
1999.04 - 2020.03

Earlier Career (Condensed)

Industrial Relations Diploma -

Damelin / SA Institute of Management

NEBOSH National General Certificate - Occupational Health & Safety

SHEilds

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