Head of Health & Safety
📍 Suffolk (Site Based) • 💰 Circa £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits • 🕒 Full Time | Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Health & Safety to join a well-established organisation operating within the transport and infrastructure sector.
This is a senior leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Quality management across a major operational contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting operational teams within a complex 24/7 working environment.
The Role
* Lead and develop the organisation's Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy
* Ensure compliance with UK health & safety legislation and industry best practice
* Conduct risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections
* Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses
* Provide expert HSE advice to senior management and operational teams
* Manage security, business continuity and emergency planning frameworks
* Oversee CCTV operations and security procedures
* Manage the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
* Monitor HSE performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Deliver training, guidance and engagement programmes to staff
Requirements
Essential:
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
* IOSH Membership (Certified or above)
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Health & Safety role
* Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation
* Experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
* Chartered IOSH Membership
* Environmental or Security Management qualifications
* Experience within transport, infrastructure or operational environments
Benefits
* Competitive salary circa ÂŁ70,000 DOE
* 5% contributory pension
* Life assurance
* Health benefits
* Employee retail discount scheme
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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