Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!
Head of Health and Safety
Salary: £86,480
Location: 4040 Lakeside, Birmingham (flexible with some working from home)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and management of Health and Safety, keeping our people safe.
- Collaborate with your colleagues to develop a strong organisational safety culture across Citizen.
- Creating and analysing performance data, identifying themes and trends and proactively improving H&S across Citizen.
- Commissioning and carrying out audits, inspections and incident investigations to identify root causes, establish corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
- To develop and implement a clear strategy and supporting action plan to ensure the organisation complies with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and aspires to meet best practice.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience
- NEBOSH Level 6 / IOSH recognised qualification at degree or post‑graduate level
- Detailed knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
- Significant H&S leadership experience
- Chartered Member of IOSH or equivalent
- Experience in establishing a H&S management system within housing or a similar environment (desirable)
Manager’s Quote
We are looking for an experienced and influential Head of Health & Safety to lead and develop a proactive, positive and organisation‑wide safety culture across our teams.
This is a rare opportunity to join an outstanding social housing landlord — helping shape strategy, influence and make a genuine difference.
We’re good at health and safety but we want to get even better.
If you’re a strategic Health & Safety professional looking for a role where your expertise genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and relationship‑building skills.
What We Offer
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that values creativity and innovation.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.
Benefits
- Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 31 per year plus bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
- AXA Private Healthcare
- Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
- Organisational sick pay
- Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Work‑Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
- Live, work, Connect: Our innovative approach to working locations
- Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
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