Head of Health, Safety & Facilities
Location: UK (multi–site)
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 Responsibilities
* Develop 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.
About You
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.
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