Overview
Head of Health, Safety, Environment, Compliance and Facilities. Location: BD4 6HN. Division: Supply Chain. Contract Type: Permanent - Salaried. This is more than a safety role. It’s a leadership opportunity to shape how our client protects its people, places and reputation. They’re looking for a strategic, values-led leader to take ownership of Health, Safety, Environment, Compliance and Facilities across their UK sites. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and lead key areas of responsibility to embed a culture of safety, sustainability and ethical practice that supports their brand and enables operational excellence. This role is broader and more senior, with autonomy to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the strategy for HSE, compliance and facilities, aligned to legal requirements and business goals.
* Own all aspects of health & safety across UK sites — from colleague wellbeing and training to COSHH, risk assessments, reporting and audits.
* Own environmental management, supporting sustainability data and reporting and responsibility for site level reporting (e.g., ESOS, SECR, M2030 for M&S).
* Act as senior point of accountability for audits, certifications, risk management and regulatory relationships.
* Set clear priorities and direction across facilities, engineering and compliance, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
* Influence senior leaders to embed a proactive safety and compliance culture.
* Stay ahead of legislation and trends to keep the business compliant and competitive.
* Represent the organisation externally with regulators, auditors and industry bodies.
* Champion safe, inclusive working environments that support wellbeing and engagement.
* Support training and communication to build a safety-first mindset across the business.
* Act as escalation point for complex incidents, investigations and regulatory issues.
What You’ll Bring
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – essential
* Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards) – essential
* IEMA (or equivalent) environmental qualification – essential
* ISO Lead Auditor – desirable
* Facilities management experience – desirable
* Strong working knowledge of ISO standards (14001, 45001, FSC, SEDEX) – essential
* Experience in audit, compliance and ethical sourcing, corporate social responsibility and licensing compliance – essential
* Knowledge of European HSE legislation – desirable
Your Experience
* Leading HSE and compliance across multi-site operations, including multiple discipled teams
* Managing audits, certifications and regulatory relationships
* Experience in manufacturing, logistics or distribution (FMCG experience a bonus)
* Integrating HSE into business planning and change programmes
Your Style
* Strategic thinker with strong senior influence
* Clear communicator and inspiring leader
* Analytical, proactive and collaborative
* Comfortable with ambiguity and driving change
* Willing to travel (UK and potentially Europe)
Location & Benefits
* Based at Dawson Lane site in Bradford
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Annual bonus scheme
* Private healthcare
* Pension benefit
* Flexible working opportunities including working from home
* Free onsite parking
* Additional cultural and lifestyle benefits to promote work/life balance
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