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Head of Health & Safety
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Health & Safety | Thames Valley, Hampshire, Berkshire, or Surrey (with UK coverage) £75-85K + car or allowance + benefits
A leading UK facilities services provider with a team of 500 dedicated professionals are seeking a highly skilled Head of Health & Safety to lead a team of Health & Safety auditors and managers across the country.
This is a great opportunity for a persuasive, experienced Health and Safety professional to influence senior leadership and drive high-performance standards across a rapidly growing organisation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and embedding a culture where health, safety, and environmental excellence is at the core of everything we do.
Key responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the organisation’s HSE strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
* Team Leadership & Development: Inspire and lead a national HSE team, setting clear goals and overseeing training requirements for staff and contractors in line with legislation and best practice.
* Culture & Compliance: Champion a people-first safety culture, embedding HSE best practices into day-to-day operations and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
* Performance & Metrics: Ensure compliance with internal procedures and KPIs, implementing corrective actions and improvements as needed.
* Risk Management & Accreditation: Oversee the implementation of robust risk management systems and maintain ISO and Integrated Management System (IMS) accreditations.
* Reporting & Governance: Lead incident investigations and provide strategic reporting to the Board on HSE performance, risks, and mitigation actions.
* Representation: Serve as the organisation’s HSE ambassador, ensuring the company is recognised as a leader in health, safety, and environmental standards.
The ideal candidate:
* Significant senior-level experience in HSE, ideally within facilities management, property maintenance, or construction sectors.
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with CMIOSH or IEMA membership.
* Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, ISO management systems, and compliance frameworks.
* Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and drive cultural transformation.
* Experience managing large, multi-site teams across various regions.
* A strategic mindset combined with hands-on leadership and a genuine passion for health, safety, and sustainability.
Benefits:
* Company car or car allowance
* Discounted gym memberships
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Company pensionBefore You Apply
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