Head of Health & Safety

Position: Head of Health & Safety
Head of Health & Safety

Location:

London / Hybrid
Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 + 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 (e.g. IOSH minimum; NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable)