Are you a confident and dynamic Head of Health of Safety seeking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
Due to a recent merger we are recruiting for the largest Housing Association in the South-East ,managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
About the Role:
You will lead the operational delivery of health and safety strategy across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. Reporting to the Director – Health, Safety & Facilities, this role will manage a team of health and safety professionals, oversee risk management, and embed a positive safety culture throughout all business activities, and provide strategic support in shaping policies and frameworks that safeguards residents, colleagues, and contractors.
A key element of this role is to lead, influence and drive the evolution of health and safety processes and procedures for Property and Development & Regeneration services, which form over half of operations. This will be achieved through adopting a strong business partnering / mentoring approach to guide continuous improvements. The successful candidate will have a strong self-starter mindset who views challenges as chances to innovate and learn.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review existing H&S processes and identify areas to standardise procedures across functions for consistency and efficiency and implement best-in-class solutions.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations, and sector-specific requirements.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are completed within specified time frames.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to promote ownership and leadership of health and safety.
• Work with L&D to ensure impactful training and awareness programs are delivered.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, providing training, coaching and guidance to staff and contractors.
Experience required:
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification (Level 6).
• Proven significant experience in health and safety leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Understanding of statutory compliance with legislation and regulations including but not limited to asbestos, legionella, LOLER, electricity, gas, fire etc.
Attractive benefits package includes:
* 30 days holiday, plus Christmas closure and buy options
* Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
* Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
* Life cover and income protection
* Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging- 2 days in the office per week minimum.
The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced presenter and this role has great visibility and exposure at board level where you will have a voice and directly impact decision making.
If you are looking for your next step in H&S or looking to move into a Not for Profit organisation where you can give back, apply now!