Head of Health & Safety – Operations
Central London
£70,967 – £83,926 + Excellent Benefits (29% Pension, 30 days holiday + BH)
Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety leader to join one of the UK's most prestigious and complex operational environments.
This senior leadership role will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary operational safety function across a large and diverse estate, supporting a wide range of operational, facilities management, maintenance and project activities.
The successful candidate will lead a team of Health & Safety professionals and subject matter experts, driving a proactive and consistent approach to operational safety, continuous improvement and positive safety culture across the organisation.
This is a highly visible position requiring strong stakeholder engagement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at senior level within a complex and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing operational Health & Safety team across multiple disciplines
- Provide expert operational H&S support across corporate, maintenance and construction-related activities
- Drive consistency and best practice across safety processes, systems and procedures
- Develop proactive monitoring programmes including inspections, audits and assurance activities
- Produce performance reports, dashboards and trend analysis for senior leadership teams
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis
- Support wider cultural and transformational safety initiatives across the organisation
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across operational and senior leadership teams
- Promote continual improvement and a positive, collaborative safety culture
Candidate Requirements
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 or degree in a Health & Safety related discipline
- Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent professional body
- Significant experience leading operational Health & Safety functions within large, complex organisations
- Experience managing and developing teams of Health & Safety professionals
- Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, standards and best practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence, challenge and engage effectively at all organisational levels
- Construction and/or facilities management experience would be advantageous
What's on Offer
- Excellent salary and pension package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a unique and nationally significant environment
- Inclusive and collaborative working culture
Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) level will be required for the successful candidate.
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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Central London
£70,967 – £83,926 + Excellent Benefits (29% Pension, 30 days holiday + BH)
Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety leader to join one of the UK’s most prestigious and complex operational environments.
This senior leadership role will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary operational safety function across a large and diverse estate, supporting a wide range of operational, facilities management, maintenance and project activities.
The successful candidate will lead a team of Health & Safety professionals and subject matter experts, driving a proactive and consistent approach to operational safety, continuous improvement and positive safety culture across the organisation.
This is a highly visible position requiring strong stakeholder engagement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at senior level within a complex and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing operational Health & Safety team across multiple disciplines
- Provide expert operational H&S support across corporate, maintenance and construction-related activities
- Drive consistency and best practice across safety processes, systems and procedures
- Develop proactive monitoring programmes including inspections, audits and assurance activities
- Produce performance reports, dashboards and trend analysis for senior leadership teams
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis
- Support wider cultural and transformational safety initiatives across the organisation
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across operational and senior leadership teams
- Promote continual improvement and a positive, collaborative safety culture
Candidate Requirements
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 or degree in a Health & Safety related discipline
- Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent professional body
- Significant experience leading operational Health & Safety functions within large, complex organisations
- Experience managing and developing teams of Health & Safety professionals
- Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, standards and best practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence, challenge and engage effectively at all organisational levels
- Construction and/or facilities management experience would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
- Excellent salary and pension package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a unique and nationally significant environment
- Inclusive and collaborative working culture
Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) level will be required for the successful candidate.
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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