CBW are currently recruiting for a Head of Health & Safety to join a well-established organisation in London. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the effective management of Health, Safety, Environmental, Wellbeing & Quality (HSEQW) across the business. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with all HSEQW policies and procedures, including implementing and continuously improving Safe Systems of Work and Safe Operating Procedures and you be required to travel to various sites across London to conduct health and safety inspections and audits.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm
The role is primarily office and or site based, with some flexibility for hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
Provide proactive support and guidance to Directors and employees on compliance, statutory requirements and internal standards.
Keep up to date with relevant legislation, upcoming changes and industry best practice, implementing improvements where required.
Maintain the Integrated Management System and Management System Manual in line with ISO accreditations.
Liaise with authorities and external agencies (e.g. HSE, Environment Agency, Building Safety Regulator).
Chair and minute key meetings (e.g. Management Reviews, Engineering meetings), ensuring actions are tracked and closed out.
Attend ad hoc meetings with clients, employees and senior leadership.
Ensure HSEQW policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated across the business.
Produce and maintain SOPs, Rescue Plans and Safe Systems of Work documentation.
Deliver and coordinate HSEQW training across all levels of the business.
Maintain and monitor the training matrix to ensure compliance across roles.
Manage DBS checks in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
Maintain ISO standards (9001, 45001, 45003, 14001) and act as the main contact for external audits.
Requirements
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience managing change control processes
Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience leading ISO audits (9001, 45001, 14001; 45003 advantageous)
Experience working for a Facilities Management, M&E or Construction company is highly desirable
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year