Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety

Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: GBP110,000 - GBP120,000 + bonus + perm benefits

We are seeking an experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead and shape a high-performing H&S function within a fast-paced, heavily regulated environment.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for health and safety strategy, compliance, and culture across a complex, multi-site operation. You will play a critical role in ensuring robust governance while influencing stakeholders at the highest level of the organisation.

This role offers significant exposure to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to operate at a strategic level while still being close to operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive Health & Safety strategy aligned to business goals and regulatory requirements
• Take full ownership of H&S policies, processes, and procedures across both field and office-based teams
• Drive performance against H&S KPIs, ensuring clear reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead and manage external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring successful outcomes
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate organisational health and safety risks
• Build and embed a safety-first culture across all levels of the business
• Provide strategic advice and insight to C-suite and board stakeholders
• Ensure full compliance with UK H&S legislation and industry standards
• Develop leadership capability across the organisation through coaching, mentoring, and engagement
• Drive innovation in H&S systems, tools, and ways of working

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior H&S leadership role within a regulated, operational environment
• Track record of engaging and influencing executive and board-level stakeholders
• Strong experience managing health and safety within field-based or infrastructure-led operations
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Experience leading teams while also remaining hands-on where required
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills - highly structured approach to delivery
• Ability to influence behavioural change and drive compliance across the business
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (eg IOSH minimum; NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable)