HEALTH & SAFETY RECRUITMENT MARKET

PROVE YOU ARE THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

Ciara Hamilton – Construction & Property

Paul Day-Griffiths – Manufacturing & Engineering

Tuesday 8th January 2019

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Agenda

• Introduction & Overview

• Todays World

• Health & Safety Statistics

• What workers want

• Interview Techniques

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HAYS HEALTH & SAFETYNORTH WEST TEAM

We also have dedicated Health & Safety recruiters for the following UK regions:

• Midlands

• Yorkshire & the North East

• London

• South West

CIARA HAMILTONSpecialist on permanent

and freelance roles in

Construction & Property

Ciara.Hamilton@hays.com

Paul Day-GriffithsSpecialist on permanent &

freelance roles in the

Manufacturing & Engineering

Paul.day-Griffiths@hays.com

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RECRUITING EXPERTISE

We are leading global experts in qualified, professional and skilled recruitment

9000+ people work for Hays worldwide, working out of over 250 offices in 33

countries

1900 recruitment experts in 95+ offices across the UK.

Global brand with local experts highly networked in their industries

Hays recruit in 20 specialisms, covering everything from accountancy and finance

to construction, IT, education and healthcare

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Tweet us @haysnews using #hayssalaryguide

TODAYS WORLD

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MENTAL HEALTH & WELL BEING

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in the headlines recently…

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MD – National UK House Builder

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HEALTH & SAFETY STATISTICS

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Jobs registered with Hays H&S (North West region only)

Culture

91 Perm

29 Temp

134 Perm

54 Temp

2017

2018

H&S Director Level 14% of all roles in 2018

H&S Management Level 26% of all roles in 2018

H&S Advisor/Officer Level 52% of all roles in 2018

Compliance Focused Roles 8%of all roles in 2018

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Registered Job Data –Client Type

Notes & quotes are written in 12 pt, regular, black

Client Type Perm Fill % Temp / Contract %

Construction &

Property

55% 45%

Manufacturing 90% 10%

Engineering 80% 20%

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Job title Expected Salary

H&S Director £60-£80K

Senior H&S Manager £50-£60K

H&S Manager £40-£45K

H&S Advisor £30-£36K

H&S Co-ordinator/Officer £22-£28K

CDM/Principal Designer £43-£50K

HEALTH & SAFETY SALARY GUIDE 2019

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As businesses become more aware that investments in safety, health and

wellbeing are giving them edge, the role of H&S Profession becomes ever more

important and is rising up the strategic agenda.

The profession faces a number of skills gaps over the coming years. IOSH’s 2018

research into employers’ competency requirements is indicating that professionals

need to become close partners to the business.

Technical Knowledge is assumed, it’s the skills around strategy, understanding of

business, leadership, relationship management and negotiation planning that are

coming into force – NCFE IOSH Level 3 Safety & Health in Business

VANESSA HARWOOD- WHITCHER - Director of Professional

Services - IOSH

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WHAT WORKERS WANT

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WHAT MATTERS MOST TO PEOPLE?4 KEY FACTORS INFLUENCE A PERSONS DECISION TO STAY OR MOVE

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EMPLOYEE DISSATISFACTION LEVELS REMAIN AROUND SALARIES

% of employees dissatisfied

with salaries

55% 31%of employees cite

salary and benefits as

their main reason for

wanting to leave

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63%of candidates say the people & culture of an organisation is the single most important consideration when deciding whether to apply or not

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87%

of employees would

consider declining a

job offer if no scope for

professional

development

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EMPLOYEES WORK-LIFE BALANCE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT

53%

Flexible

working

Financial support

for professional

studies

Above statutory

contributory

pension

21%

Over 25 days’

annual leave

26%

39%

53%

39%41%

50%

19%

41%

Important to employees Offered by employers

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

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What is your objective when you go for the interview?

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TO GET AN OFFER

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NO JOB OFFER

Lack of Preparation

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Have you prepared enough for your interview?

• Dedicate as much time as possible to learning more about the

background of your chosen company.

• Company values, culture and atmosphere

• Social media pages

• Past projects or case studies

• Publications, press releases and marketing

• Get Inside Info

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Reasons for leaving

• Professionals are often declined at interview because employers just don’t believe they are motivated enough, or their reasons for leaving won’t be resolved in the new role.

Career plan

• If you say you’d like to be a Director in 5 years, an employer may think this is not realistic in their company and that they are the wrong fit for you.

Salary

• Do your research if you are looking for a higher salary to see if your skills and experience can command in your local area and whether your demands are realistic.

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Anticipate likely questions

Have the right motives

• There are some circumstances, such as redundancy, that are self-explanatory, but if

you feel that you have reached the natural end of your current job then you need to

examine why this is the case

Prepare your answers

• If you give your reason for leaving as lack of opportunity be clear on the reasons why.

• A much better answer than “I need a new challenge” would be:

• “due to the size of the company they couldn’t offer study support” or,

• “I am qualified now and they couldn’t offer me a role fitting my experience.”

• This will show you know what is needed to further your career and are clear in your

motivations.

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What employers look for in a H&S Professional..

• Progressive and forward-thinking

• Highly engaging and have a compelling communications

style

• Ready to take ownership of complex health and safety

issues and empower others to do the same

• Be ambitious

• Work supportively in a team environment and able to

effectively work independently

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RESOURCES & SERVICES

• Securing an interview - handout

• The Ultimate Guide to Interviews – handout

• Competency Based Questions – How to Answer

• 1-2-1 CV Review and design

• Hays.co.uk

• Mock Interviews

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https://youtu.be/NiLWXuQcWPE

https://www.hays.com.my/haysmcfc/HAYS_328121

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Now you’ve seen Manchester City’s players talking about

why they made their move, can we help you make your

next move?

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Thank You

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