Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Health, Safety & Facilities to lead their Health & Safety function and oversee facilities management across their UK Food & Water Testing sites. As the successful candidate, you will be key to ensuring legal compliance, maintaining high safety standards, and overseeing well-managed facilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a company-wide Health & Safety strategy aligned with UK legislation and industry standards.Lead, mentor and develop the Health, Safety & Facilities team.Maintain and enhance H&S policies, procedures, risk assessments, audits and inspections.Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.Promote proactive hazard identification and effective SHEQ communication across all locations.Advise operational teams (laboratories, logistics, office) on H&S, quality and environmental matters.Oversee facilities management, including site maintenance, cleaning and building services contracts.Ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety and environmental requirements.Monitor permit-to-work systems and support emergency response planning.Manage budgets and produce KPI and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.Key requirements:Essential:NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification; IOSH membership advantageous.Proven leadership experience in Health, Safety and Facilities management.Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, COSHH and ISO standards.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to travel across multiple UK sites.Desirable:Experience within laboratory, food testing or similar regulated environments.Multi-site facilities management experience.