Head Of Health And Safety
Job in
Chaucer, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-21
Listing for:
Karter Thomas Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Risk Manager/Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of Health & Safety / Compliance
Location:
London / Agile working
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum
Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday–Friday
We are recruiting for a Head of Health & Safety / Compliance on behalf of a leading organisation operating across London and supporting vulnerable residents and communities.
This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to provide strategic leadership and act as the organisation's key authority on Health & Safety and compliance.
The Role
Reporting to the Group Director of Property and Places, you will lead the organisation's approach to Health & Safety, compliance and risk management, ensuring legislation and statutory requirements are effectively met.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing strategic leadership across all Health & Safety and compliance matters
* Acting as the organisation's expert lead and responsible officer for H&S
* Developing and implementing H&S strategies, policies and procedures
* Keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory changes
* Providing regular H&S compliance reporting to senior management, Executive and Board level
* Overseeing General and Fire Risk Assessments
* Ensuring appropriate compliance monitoring, data and reporting systems are in place
* Overseeing Business Continuity and Emergency On-Call processes
* Providing technical advice on construction safety, CDM, COSHH and related areas
* Overseeing fire prevention and asbestos management documentation
* Managing H&S training requirements
* Developing positive H&S cultures across the organisation
* Managing outsourced services, contractors and audits
* Managing an annual departmental budget of approximately £500,000
About You
You will ideally have:
* NEBOSH/IOSH qualification
* Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety
* Strong knowledge of housing regulatory requirements, including RSH
* Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety legislation
* Experience delivering H&S at management level
* Experience developing H&S strategies and policies
* Experience managing contractors and outsourced services
* Strong budget management experience
* Experience managing audits, contracts and compliance systems
* Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
* Experience with in regulated housing and/or charity sectors would be advantageous
The position offers agile working between home and the organisation's London property portfolio, with occasional evening/weekend requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior H&S professional looking for a strategic leadership position with genuine organisational impact.
The employer is being kept confidential at this stage. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates
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