We are acting on behalf of one of our clients to recruit a Strategic Health & Safety Manager to provide senior‑level leadership, governance and assurance across a multi‑site organisation operating in high‑risk environments. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
This is a part‑time appointment (3 days per week) suited to an experienced H&S professional seeking a strategic, board‑facing role, including acting as the organisation’s competent authority and Corporate Duty Holder.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Strategic Health & Safety Manager will set, govern and assure the organisation’s Health & Safety strategy, providing expert advice, challenge and assurance to the Executive Team and Board.
Key Responsibilities
* Acting as Corporate Duty Holder and primary competent person
* Owning the organisation’s H&S strategy, governance framework and policy suite
* Providing oversight, management and professional support to the Operational H&S Manager, COO and Board members
* Advising, influencing and constructively challenging Executive and Board‑level stakeholders
* Setting H&S standards, risk appetite and performance measures
* Overseeing compliance assurance, audit programmes and reporting
* Reviewing serious incidents and providing executive‑level oversight
* Ensuring robust legal, regulatory and property compliance frameworks
* Championing a strong, positive safety culture and continuous improvement
About You
You will be a credible senior H&S leader with significant experience operating at executive and board level, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure or property‑based environments.
Essential Requirements
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
* Chartered / Certified Membership of IOSH (or equivalent)
Senior‑level Health & Safety Leadership Experience
* Proven experience setting and governing H&S strategy, policies and management systems
* Strong experience advising, influencing and challenging Executive and Board stakeholders
* Experience overseeing compliance across multiple sites or asset portfolios
* Strong background in audit, assurance and regulatory engagement
You Will Also Bring
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK H&S legislation and duty‑holder responsibilities
* Strong understanding of high‑risk operational environments
* Ability to interpret technical risk and provide assurance through others
* Credibility to operate as the organisation’s senior competent authority
* Working knowledge of HSG65 and its application to governance and assurance
Why Apply?
This is a high‑impact, part‑time leadership role offering genuine influence at board level, ideal for an experienced H&S professional seeking a strategic, fractional or portfolio position.
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