Head of Health and Safety
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance
Location: Homebased
Are you an experienced Health and Safety leader ready to drive excellence and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Health and Safety to join a well-established business within the UK
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and implementation of the Health and Safety strategy for the company division.
* Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance across all operations.
* Provide expert advice on Health and Safety matters to internal stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with legal obligations and industry best practices.
* Oversee and manage third-party contractor Health and Safety performance.
* Develop and implement processes for monitoring and controlling contractor performance.
* Support colleagues in meeting Health and Safety requirements both in office and remote working environments.
Leadership Skills:
* Proactively engage colleagues to deliver Health and Safety compliance and drive continuous improvement.
* Act as an escalation point for Health and Safety issues.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain Health and Safety standards.
* Analyse performance metrics to inform areas of focus and drive timely action.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior Health and Safety management roles.
* Relevant degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety.
* Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.
* Experience in managing third-party contractor performance.
* Chartered member of IOSH or actively working towards it.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Competencies:
* Strong decision-making skills with a focus on organisational values.
* Commercial acumen aligned with business strategy.
* Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
* Ability to develop others through coaching and feedback.
* Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
Working Conditions:
* Flexible working arrangements with a combination of home, office, and limited fieldwork.
* Limited travel within the UK only.
For further information on this fantastic opportunity, please contact Nathan.Turley@hserecruitment.co.uk