Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety

Contract: 12-month FTC (strong potential to go permanent) | Hours: Monday–Friday, 35 hours/week | Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to head offices

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established housing / property organisation for a Head of Health & Safety. This is to lead H&S strategy, compliance and culture across the business. This is a senior, strategic role reporting into the SLT/ Board

Key aspects of the role include……

• Lead all areas of Health & Safety compliance, policy and strategy across the organisation

• Act as lead investigator for accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences, reporting under RIDDOR

• Provide assurance reports to the SLT. Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, and evaluate the impact of legislative change

• Support operational teams with technical H&S expertise, including COSHH and safe systems of work

• Develop and deliver H&S training to build a positive safety culture

• Develop the HSE team/ HSE offering

• Liaise with the HSE and other regulators as required

• Manage access audits

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience managing M&E and H&S compliance, ideally within an RSL or the housing sector

• NEBOSH Diploma and Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

• IFE fire training/Affiliate Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers desirable

• Proven experience influencing and building relationships at senior leadership/Board level

• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills – able to liaise at SLT level

Our client offers an exciting role where you can really make a difference with initial quick wins initially and beyond. This plus a home-based role (with occasional travel), and a good benefits package!!!!