Jake Andrew Marriott

Overall accountability for all Health, Safety and Wellbeing alongside full operational leadership across arboricultural and grounds maintenance contracts. Responsible for setting safety strategy, ensuring legal compliance, protecting the workforce and driving continuous improvement.

• Created and implemented the company’s entire Health & Safety management system — including all policies, procedures and guidance, fully aligned with current legislation and ISO 45001 principles — achieved 100% compliance in all external reviews.
• Authored and maintained over 60 risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work for all field and office activities — reduced unsafe behaviours observed by 45% within 12 months.
• Designed and delivered the full COSHH management programme, including assessments, control measures, training and health surveillance arrangements — eliminated health risks from hazardous substances.
• Established a robust incident reporting & investigation process — thoroughly investigated all accidents and near‑misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions — reduced lost‑time accidents to zero in the last operating year.
• Managed formal permit-to-work systems for all high‑risk activities including working at height, machinery operations and tree surgery — ensuring work only proceeds when safe to do so.
• Owned contractor safety management — developed pre‑qualification processes, induction standards and ongoing performance monitoring — ensured 100% compliance across all subcontractors.
• Delivered regular safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions, covering technical safety and employee wellbeing / mental health awareness — actively built an open and positive safety culture.
• Planned and conducted internal safety audits, site inspections and management reviews — identified improvement opportunities and delivered action plans that raised standards across the business.
• Maintained accurate training and competence records, ensuring all staff held relevant and current qualifications for their role.

• Senior operational leader within a safety‑critical, high‑risk environment, holding statutory responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of staff and those in custody.
• Led operational risk management — produced and approved formal and dynamic risk assessments in rapidly changing environments — prevented serious incidents through proactive safety planning and control.
• Provided expert health and safety advice and leadership during major operational emergencies, ensuring the safety of responders and people affected.
• Designed and delivered training programs covering operational safety, safe working practices, personal safety, and staff welfare support.
• Produced high‑level reports and intelligence analysis used by senior leaders to plan safe operations and allocate resources effectively.
• Fostered a culture of safety, respect and wellbeing — actively supported staff mental health and resilience during demanding duties.
• Maintained rigorous quality assurance and document control — ensuring full compliance with national safety and security standards.

Safety and security role within a busy acute healthcare environment, protecting patients, visitors and staff while supporting health and wellbeing.

• Maintained safe environments through regular patrols, hazard identification and prompt resolution — contributed to a safe, welcoming and healing environment.
• Supported safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people, including those with mental health needs — used communication and de-escalation skills to resolve situations safely without physical intervention.
• Contributed to incident investigation and reporting — ensured lessons were captured and shared to prevent recurrence.
• Acted as Fire Marshal and Key Holder, managing emergency response and evacuation safety.
• Worked closely with clinical teams to support patient safety and smooth operational delivery.

Rotated across departments including Health & Safety, IT, Facilities, Sales and Finance — developed operational knowledge and specific safety capability.

• Redesigned and updated COSHH assessments and health & safety documentation across multiple departments — improved clarity, usability and compliance.
• Supported delivery of safety training and awareness communications to the workforce.
• Coordinated a company‑wide charity fundraising event raising £1,058 for Myton Hospice — demonstrating project management and organisational skills.