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Head Of Health And Safety
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leiston, Suffolk
Expire in: 5 days
Job Description
Head of Health & Safety
📍 Suffolk (Site Based)
💰 Circa £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
🕒 Full Time | Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Health & Safety to join a well-established organisation operating within the transport and infrastructure sector.
This is a senior leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Quality management across a major operational contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting operational teams within a complex 24/7 working environment.
The Role
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Lead and develop the organisation’s Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy
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Ensure compliance with UK health & safety legislation and industry best practice
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Conduct risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections
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Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses
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Provide expert HSE advice to senior management and operational teams
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Manage security, business continuity and emergency planning frameworks
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Oversee CCTV operations and security procedures
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Manage the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
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Monitor HSE performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
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Deliver training, guidance and engagement programmes to staff
Requirements
Essential:
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NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
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IOSH Membership (Certified or above)
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior Health & Safety role
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Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation
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Experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments
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Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
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Chartered IOSH Membership
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Environmental or Security Management qualifications
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Experience within transport, infrastructure or operational environments
Benefits
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Competitive salary circa £70,000 DOE
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5% contributory pension
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Life assurance
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Health benefits
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Employee retail discount scheme
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