Paul Brothwood

Paul Brothwood has spent much of his career helping organisations improve operational performance, environmental management and health and safety. One of the achievements I am most proud of was leading work that contributed to the successful ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification audits at T Newman Hire Ltd, demonstrating the value of strong leadership, robust management systems and continuous improvement. Paul Brothwood believes strong leadership, effective management systems and continual improvement are the foundations of successful ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification. Although this achievement took place during my time at T Newman Hire Ltd, the principles remain central to my work today. Strong governance, effective management systems and continual improvement continue to shape my approach as an Operations Manager and Chartered Environmentalist. Celebrating our certifications under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, T Newman Hire Ltd is pleased ...

Paul Brothwood discussing leadership, sustainability and operational performance Paul Brothwood believes successful business transformation should strengthen health and safety rather than compromise it. Throughout my career I have seen that organisations achieve the best results when operational improvement, leadership and workforce safety are planned together instead of being treated as separate priorities. Business process re-engineering is often associated with efficiency, productivity and cost reduction. However, lasting success comes from redesigning processes that also improve safety, environmental performance and employee wellbeing. That approach has shaped my work across construction, utilities and operational leadership. Health and safety are now central to construction, but it can still be seen as just a compliance exercise—"Have we ticked all the boxes?" "Is everyone up to date on the latest regulations?" While this approach is important, I think we'r...