HEAD OF HEALTH & SAFETY (1408)

Overview

Location: Central London | Salary: £80-90K + benefits

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional ready to influence strategy and strengthen safety culture? Our client, a FTSE 250 Real Estate business, is seeking a proactive and confident Head of Health & Safety to deliver both strategic direction and operational support across a varied commercial property portfolio. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and key suppliers, you will drive high standards, promote a positive safety culture, and ensure robust, compliant practices throughout the organisation.

As Head of Health and Safety, you will:

• Lead Health and Safety strategy and ensure full compliance with legislation and industry best practice.
• Advise the Board, Executive Committee, and senior management on emerging risks and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Health and Safety management system.
• Oversee risk assessments, statutory compliance, incident reporting, and internal audits.
• Lead Fire Risk Management and ensure timely completion of required actions.
• Support managers in embedding safe systems of work across all sites.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor redevelopment activities, and advise on project proposals.
• Train, coach, and develop employees to strengthen organisational competence.

You’ll be a highly visible presence in the business, spending much of your time out on-site across central London. Regular visits to properties and close collaboration with Facilities Managers will be key to building strong, productive working relationships.

You will bring:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• CertIOSH or CMIOSH status
• Strong knowledge of building, workplace, fire safety, and asbestos regulations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Confidence, resilience, and the ability to influence at all levels.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to make decisive judgments.

Agency notes

This is a full-time permanent role, working 37½ hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30 with 1 hour for lunch and the potential to work remotely one day per week. The job is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment. The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered will be dependent on experience. You will be entitled to 25 days holiday + your birthday off work + bank holidays + pension (3/6) rising to (5/10) after 1 year + 4x DiS + personal accident scheme + income protection + private medical + benefits. You will be based at N1 head office with travel across London. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.