Interim Director of Safety
6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £800- £900 per day | London | Hybrid Working
We are supporting a high-profile UK public sector organisation at the heart of the democratic system in the appointment of an Interim Director of Safety for an initial six‑month assignment.
This is a rare and prestigious interim leadership role, providing senior‑level oversight and continuity during a critical phase of an established Safety Transformation Programme. The position operates across a complex, bicameral environment, offering strategic influence, operational oversight, and direct engagement with senior stakeholders at the highest level.
The Role
The Interim Director of Safety will provide steady, experienced leadership across a large and complex estate, ensuring that safety transformation activity continues to be delivered effectively, consistently, and at pace.
Key focus areas
* Construction, fire and food safety
* Safety governance, assurance and reporting
* Leadership of a specialist safety function during transition
* Senior stakeholder engagement and board‑level briefing
Reporting into the central governance function, with accountability across multiple senior bodies, the role carries significant responsibility and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide continuity of leadership for an established Safety Transformation Programme, ensuring delivery milestones, governance arrangements and risk controls remain on track
* Maintain oversight of the Safety Management System, incident reporting, corporate risk assessments and safety performance trends
* Lead, support and stabilise a specialist safety team during a period of organisational change
* Provide expert advice and assurance to senior leaders, boards and committees, including briefing on emerging risks and priority issues
* Lead responses to any significant incidents or high‑potential events, ensuring robust investigation and follow‑up
* Support the embedding of new governance structures, roles and ways of working across the organisation
About You
You will be a senior, credible safety leader with experience operating in complex, high‑risk and politically sensitive environments.
You will ideally bring
* Chartered status or equivalent senior health & safety qualification (e.g. CMIOSH or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience leading corporate or enterprise‑level safety functions
* Strong authority, presence and confidence engaging at Board, Executive and Commissioner level
* Experience leading teams through transition, transformation or interim periods
* The ability to balance strategic oversight with operational grip
Contract Details
* Contract length: 6 months
* Engagement: Inside IR35
* Day rate: £800- £900 per day
* Location: London - Westminster
* Security clearance: Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) required
Why Apply?
* A genuinely unique interim leadership role
* Opportunity to operate at the very top of UK public service
* High‑impact assignment with national visibility
* Chance to influence and stabilise a critical safety function during transformation
If you’re passionate about driving safety excellence, developing people and making a tangible difference across a complex, high‑profile estate, we’d love to hear from you.
Click the link to apply, or contact Paul Armstrong for further information.
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