Zachary Daniels are proud to be partnering with a leading, high-growth retail business in the search for a hands-on, strategic, and commercially minded Director of Health & Safety.
This is a key board-level leadership role with national responsibility across a large-scale, fast-paced retail estate. Reporting directly to the CEO and appointed as a statutory director, the Director of Health & Safety will lead the development and execution of a group-wide Health & Safety strategy. You'll be instrumental in shaping a proactive and progressive safety culture across stores, distribution centres, and central functions. Candidates must be open to relocation.
Director of Health & Safety Key Responsibilities:
*Define and execute the national Health & Safety strategy, ensuring safety remains the top operational priority
*Oversee Health & Safety compliance across a complex national retail operation, ensuring full alignment with HSE legislation and internal standards
*Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and incident reviews to drive improvements in safety, governance, and performance
*Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, board, and senior leadership team, providing insights, recommendations, and strategic direction
*Engage with store teams, regional managers, and senior stakeholders to embed Health & Safety into everyday behaviours
*Build and lead a strong Health & Safety function with...