Head of Health and Safety Location: Basingstoke, with flexible with travel to sites across the South Salary: Strong Salary package About the Role: A leading construction organisation is seeking a Head of Health and Safety to lead and drive a robust, compliant, and forward-thinking health and safety function across its southern operations. Reporting to the Group Director of SHEQ, this senior leadership role will play a key part in shaping and implementing the organisation’s long-term health and safety strategy, embedding a positive safety culture, and ensuring full compliance across all business units and project sites. Key Responsibilities: Set and lead the strategic direction for Health and Safety across the group Design, implement, and maintain a compliant Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) Drive continuous improvement via an evolving H&S improvement plan Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across multiple sites and business units Lead internal and external audits and accreditations Provide expert guidance to site teams and senior leadership Monitor leading and lagging indicators and use data insights to drive performance What We’re Looking For: Must have previous experience working within construction industry NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health and Safety qualification is essential Chartered or Cert IOSH membership Excellent communication and influencing ability Experience managing health and safety across multiple projects / regions A proactive and strategic thinker, confident in driving change and engagement at all levels