Head of Health and Safety
Location: Nottingham – NG9 1LA or London – EC1N 8JS
Contract: Full time permanent – hybrid working
Salary Banding:Nottingham – £82,002 – £86,318 – London £84,539 – £88,988 (Dependent upon experience & location)
At Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), keeping people safe isn’t a standalone function – it’s something we do together. We’re looking for a Head of Health & Safety who can lead strategically, work collaboratively across a complex organisation, and embed a strong, practical safety culture that supports both our colleagues and the communities we serve.
This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You’ll shape and deliver our Health & Safety strategy, act as a trusted adviser to leaders and stakeholders, and ensure occupational H&S is fully integrated into how we operate – from frontline services to corporate decision-making.
What you’ll be responsible for
- Provide strategic leadership for Health & Safety across MTVH, setting clear frameworks, policies and management systems aligned to legislation, best practice and our organisational goals.
- Champion occupational H&S, ensuring risks are properly understood and managed across diverse services including housing, construction‑related activity and corporate environments.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across directorates to embed Health & Safety into everyday operations, decision‑making and service delivery.
- Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels – acting as the organisation’s health & safety authority while building trust, shared ownership and practical solutions.
- Lead risk management, owning corporate risk registers, monitoring programmes and assurance activity, and driving proactive risk mitigation.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation, keeping the organisation informed of changes and implications.
- Oversee incident management, ensuring investigations are proportionate, learning‑focused and result in meaningful preventative action.
- Strengthen competence and capability, through clear training, awareness programmes and professional development within the H&S team.
- Monitor performance and report effectively, using data, KPIs and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead systems, budgets and resources, ensuring H&S tools, systems and budgets are well managed and add real value.
- Develop and lead a high‑performing team, setting clear direction, supporting continuous development and fostering a culture of learning and improvement.
What we’re looking for
- A recognised Health & Safety qualification, minimum NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety & Health.
- Proven experience in a senior health & safety leadership role, ideally within housing or a similarly complex, asset‑based environment, with construction‑related exposure.
- A strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, regulation and best practice.
- Demonstrable experience in risk management, incident investigation and assurance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior and operational levels.
- A pragmatic, improvement‑focused mindset – confident using data and insight to drive better outcomes.
- Strong people leadership skills, with experience of managing, motivating and developing specialist teams.
Why join MTVH?
At MTVH, you’ll be part of a values‑led organisation where care, collaboration and accountability matter. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how Health & Safety is experienced across a large, diverse and purpose‑driven organisation – working alongside leaders who take safety seriously and value partnership.
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