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Sara Kiddle

Newton Abbot,Devon

Summary

Detail-oriented Compliance Manager offering 10 years of expertise in risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Compliance Manager

Dainton Group Services Ltd
Newton Abbot, Devon
03.2023 - Current

Health and Safety

  • Completing Compliance Auditing
  • Supporting Staff Training
  • Reporting to the Board of Directors:
  • Implementing of New legislation
  • Impacts on the Business
  • Reviewing and revising company policy to advise the Board.
  • Creating and maintaining company policies and procedures to ensure compliance is maintained.
  • Promoting a positive H&S culture within the Business

GDPR

  • Being proactive in GDPR compliance
  • Advising the Board of Directors
  • Reviewing and advising company policy to advise the Board.
  • Creating and maintaining company policies and procedures to ensure compliance is maintained.

Company Policies and Procedures

  • Reviewing company policies and procedures and advise on amendments as required.
  • This includes the H&S manual, Employee Manual and all operational policies as required, liaising with the operational teams.

Support Projects

  • Development of new and/or existing sites
  • Prior to and during works ensure company compliance with relevant legislation
  • Covering on and off-site projects that the Business is involved with.
  • External Body liaison and representing the Company.
  • IT project Development

Area Manager

Dainton Group Services Ltd
Newton Abbot, Devon
04.2022 - 03.2023

Delivered budgeted forecasts

  • Led an existing team of 8 Depot Managers within my area
  • Supported the local onsite marketing and business development of sites
  • Cost management
  • Supported new site openings
  • Recruited and developed new team members
  • Managed behaviours effectively and responsibly, promoting good practice to ensure a safe and positive working environment
  • Management of quality standards on my sites, ensuring the companies exceptional standards and brand were maintained
  • Undertook operational and security audits
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environments for customers.
  • Created and implemented best practice policies and processes to aid operational performance.
  • Supported the health, safety and well-being of each site to ensure we remained compliant

Health & Safety Advisor

Dainton Group Services Ltd
Newton Abbot, Devon
01.2014 - 04.2022
  • Keeping management and employees informed of any new & developing legislation
  • Ensuring the Company was aware of statutory obligations and codes of practice
  • Ensured the Company was compliant across the Business for H & S
  • Ensured Risk assessments were in place, produced new and periodic reviews as required
  • Maintaining safety records
  • Advising on possible hazards when considering the introduction of new machinery, material or new processes
  • Carrying out accident investigations and report findings to Directors
  • Identifying H & S training needs and delivering training courses
  • Working with all departments to produce and implement H & S solutions that meet legal and business requirements
  • Record and collate accident/incident data
  • Complete reviews and update generic and site specific risk assessments and other key documents
  • New staff training


Depot Manager

Dainton Group Services Ltd
Newton Abbot, Devon
08.2005 - 05.2017
  • Grew and developed the site to achieve ambitious, yet realistic targets and goals through the provision of first-class customer service.
  • Progressing the site standards so time was dedicated to the up-keep and maintenance of the site.
  • Promoting Dainton Self-Storage in the local community, building relationships with key client groups
  • Maintaining a safe working environment, in line with Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Delivering results by contributing to profitability and sales turnover.
  • Directly communicating with the Area Managers
  • Promoting and ensuring effective account management.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to cover expected customer demand.
  • Operated forklifts.

Education

National General Certificate - Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH

National Certificate - Fire Safety and Risk Management

NEBOSH

AIM Awards Level 6 - Personal Injury Liability

NCRQ

AIM Awards Level 6 Certificate - Applied Health & Safety

NCRQ

Level 6 Diploma - Applied Health and Safety

NCRQ

Skills

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Audit Support
  • Document Control Program
  • Internal Audits
  • Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
  • Analytical thinking
  • Training delivery
  • System development
  • Compliance documentation
  • Document reviews
  • Conducting investigations
  • Information gathering
  • Implementing policy and procedure
  • Self-motivated

Timeline

Compliance Manager

Dainton Group Services Ltd
03.2023 - Current

Area Manager

Dainton Group Services Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2023

Health & Safety Advisor

Dainton Group Services Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2022

Depot Manager

Dainton Group Services Ltd
08.2005 - 05.2017

National General Certificate - Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH

National Certificate - Fire Safety and Risk Management

NEBOSH

AIM Awards Level 6 - Personal Injury Liability

NCRQ

AIM Awards Level 6 Certificate - Applied Health & Safety

NCRQ

Level 6 Diploma - Applied Health and Safety

NCRQ
Sara Kiddle