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Head of Occupational Health, Safety and Facilities
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South East
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Assured Safety Recruitment is delighted to partner with a highly respected UK charity that champions protection, diversity, equality, and innovation. We are supporting their search for a dynamic Head of Occupational Health, Safety & Facilities—a pivotal leadership role at the heart of their mission.
As Head of OHS & Facilities, you’ll play a critical role in shaping and safeguarding the environments where vital services are delivered. You’ll lead on health and safety strategy, compliance, and culture across a multi-site operation, ensuring that every space is safe, inclusive, and fit for purpose in supporting vulnerable communities across the UK.
About the Role
You will serve as the charity’s lead competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation, approved codes of practice, and internal standards. Your remit will span estates strategy, risk management, physical security, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on embedding a safety-first culture across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement health & safety policies, fire safety procedures, and business continuity plans.
Lead on ISO45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
Conduct and oversee risk assessments, accident investigations, and RIDDOR reporting.
Advise senior leadership on emerging H&S legislation and best practices.
Ensure timely compliance with EICR, PAT, Legionella testing, and other statutory checks.
Support lone worker safety, DSE assessments, and home visit protocols.
Manage facilities contracts, leases, and procurement of safe working environments.
Collaborate with internal teams on ESG initiatives and physical security measures.
About You
You will hold the NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent.
Previous years’ experience in a multi-location H&S or Facilities role.
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to lead investigations, develop policies, and advise managers.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Health and Safety industry including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director, and HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions.
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