Senior Health And Safety Lead
Location: Central London (hybrid, c. 3 days on site)
Salary: GBP 72,000 per annum + package
Reporting to: Head of People Operations
Organisation: Global charitable foundation with large HQ, public museum, library and events spaces
Contract: Permanent, full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
What you’ll do
* Set the H & S strategy across office and public spaces, including policy, standards and reporting.
* Lead the shift from paper/manual processes to a systemised, digital operating model (e.g., LMS, structured risk assessments, incident workflows, audit and KPI dashboards).
* Operate on‑site, investigating incidents, managing corrective actions and ensuring event safety and crowd/visitor risk is well controlled.
* Partner with FM/Property on building operations, permits, contractor control and CDM touchpoints.
* Oversee safety for dynamic exhibitions/projects and day‑to‑day museum/library/conference activity.
* Own the audit framework, conduct inspections, track actions and present performance to leadership.
* Deliver engaging, system‑enabled training, coach leaders and build a proactive safety culture.
* Coach and develop your H & S Advisor; plan budgets, procure smartly and evidence value.
What you’ll bring
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
* Proven senior H & S leadership spanning large corporate office buildings and public‑facing environments (e.g., museums, heritage sites, venues, retail, charity).
* Demonstrable implementation of H & S systems – selection, rollout, adoption and measurement.
* Strong incident investigation, audit/assurance and data‑led reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Gravitas and influence to set direction and roll up sleeves when needed.
Nice to have
* IOSH membership.
* Experience with contractor management, CDM/client duties and major works in live environments.
* Prior leadership of small teams and H & S budgets.
Working pattern
Hybrid: typically 3 days on site in Central London. Flexibility is important; occasional out‑of‑hours or event coverage may be required.
Rewards & support
GBP 72,000 base + comprehensive package. Purpose‑driven environment blending historic and contemporary spaces. Direct impact on modernising H & S and shaping a flagship estate upgrade.
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