Overview
Position: Head of Health and Safety
Salary: £86,480
Location: 4040 Lakeside, Birmingham (flexible with some working from home)
Health and Safety professional required to lead and develop a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and management of Health and Safety, keeping our people safe.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop a strong organisational safety culture across Citizen.
- Create and analyse performance data, identify themes and trends, and proactively improve H&S across Citizen.
- Commission and carry out audits, inspections and incident investigations to identify root causes, establish corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement a clear strategy and action plan to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and strive for best practice.
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)
Managers/Quotes
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 / Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits
Additional information
Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview date: Monday 29th June or Friday 3rd July 2026 (to be confirmed)
Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.
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