Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety | Thames Valley, Hampshire, Berkshire, or Surrey (with UK coverage) £75-85K + car or allowance + benefits

A leading UK facilities services provider with a team of 500 dedicated professionals are seeking a highly skilled Head of Health & Safety to lead a team of Health & Safety auditors and managers across the country.

This is a great opportunity for a persuasive, experienced Health and Safety professional to influence senior leadership and drive high-performance standards across a rapidly growing organisation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and embedding a culture where health, safety, and environmental excellence is at the core of everything we do.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the organisation’s HSE strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
  
  
• Team Leadership & Development: Inspire and lead a national HSE team, setting clear goals and overseeing training requirements for staff and contractors in line with legislation and best practice.
  
  
• Culture & Compliance: Champion a people-first safety culture, embedding HSE best practices into day-to-day operations and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  
• Performance & Metrics: Ensure compliance with internal procedures and KPIs, implementing corrective actions and improvements as needed.
  
  
• Risk Management & Accreditation: Oversee the implementation of robust risk management systems and maintain ISO and Integrated Management System (IMS) accreditations.
  
  
• Reporting & Governance: Lead incident investigations and provide strategic reporting to the Board on HSE performance, risks, and mitigation actions.
  
  
• Representation: Serve as the organisation’s HSE ambassador, ensuring the company is recognised as a leader in health, safety, and environmental standards.
  
  The ideal candidate:
  
  
• Significant senior-level experience in HSE, ideally within facilities management, property maintenance, or construction sectors.
  
  
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with CMIOSH or IEMA membership.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, ISO management systems, and compliance frameworks.
  
  
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and drive cultural transformation.
  
  
• Experience managing large, multi-site teams across various regions.
  
  
• A strategic mindset combined with hands-on leadership and a genuine passion for health, safety, and sustainability.
  
  Benefits:
  
  
• Company car or car allowance
  
  
• Discounted gym memberships
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
• Employee Referral Scheme
  
  
• Company pension