Looking to lead and shape a health & safety function within a purpose driven organisation, with the autonomy to make a genuine impact? Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) has been exclusively engaged to recruit a Head of Health & Safety on a 12 Month FTC (fixed term contract) for a well established housing association operating across multiple service areas and workplace environments. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced health & safety professional to drive strategy, influence culture, and provide visible leadership across a diverse and evolving organisation. The organisation is going through a period of positive transformation and is seeking an individual who can bring a collaborative, pragmatic, and forward thinking approach to workplace health & safety. About the Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Head of Health & Safety will take ownership of the organisation’s corporate/workplace health & safety function, supporting a wide range of office, operational, and service based environments. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the development and delivery of the organisation’s health & safety strategy, policies, and management systems. * Driving a proactive and positive safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible leadership. * Acting as the organisation’s competent person for workplace health & safety matters. * Providing expert advice and guidance to senior leaders, managers, and operational teams. * Supporting continual improvement initiatives and embedding best practice across the organisation. * Leading on health & safety governance, reporting, audits, and compliance activity. * Building strong internal relationships to influence and support operational performance. * Chairing relevant health & safety forums and contributing at senior leadership level. What We’re Looking For * Experience within a senior health & safety leadership role. * NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level qualification). * Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards) desirable. * Experience within housing, facilities, care, public sector, property or similarly diverse operational environments. * Strong strategic capability combined with a practical and hands on approach. * Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving cultural change. What’s on Offer * Basic salary of circa £83,000 * 12 month fixed term contract * Hybrid working arrangement - 35 hour working week (2 days a week in the office / 3 days remote) * Flexible working culture * Generous annual leave entitlement * Pension scheme * Professional development and CPD support * Employee wellbeing support programme * Supportive and collaborative leadership environment Why Join? This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role at an important time for the organisation. You’ll have the chance to influence strategy, strengthen culture, and help shape the future direction of workplace health & safety within a socially focused organisation that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement. The role offers genuine autonomy, strong senior level exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a varied operational environment. Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety & Sustainability