Job Details

Head of Health and Safety
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance
Location: Homebased

Are you an experienced Health and Safety leader ready to drive excellence and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Health and Safety to join a well-established business within the UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Health and Safety strategy for the company division.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance across all operations.
• Provide expert advice on Health and Safety matters to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and industry best practices.
• Oversee and manage third-party contractor Health and Safety performance.
• Develop and implement processes for monitoring and controlling contractor performance.
• Support colleagues in meeting Health and Safety requirements both in office and remote working environments.

Leadership Skills:

• Proactively engage colleagues to deliver Health and Safety compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as an escalation point for Health and Safety issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain Health and Safety standards.
• Analyse performance metrics to inform areas of focus and drive timely action.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior Health and Safety management roles.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Experience in managing third-party contractor performance.
• Chartered member of IOSH or actively working towards it.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Competencies:

• Strong decision-making skills with a focus on organisational values.
• Commercial acumen aligned with business strategy.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop others through coaching and feedback.
• Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible working arrangements with a combination of home, office, and limited fieldwork.
• Limited travel within the UK only.

For further information on this fantastic opportunity, please contact Nathan.Turley@hserecruitment.co.uk