London based
Hybrid working pattern
£120,000 - £130,000 per annum
A high-growth manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Director of Health & Safety to lead and develop its Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy across a multi-site operation.
This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape safety culture, build scalable frameworks, and partner closely with senior leadership to ensure health and safety remains integral to business growth and performance.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the company's HSE strategy, ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, and best practice across all sites and projects.
You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert on health and safety matters, advising executive stakeholders while building a proactive and engaged safety culture throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisation's health, safety and environmental strategy.
- Provide expert guidance and support to senior management and operational teams.
- Lead risk management initiatives, including assessments, controls and mitigation plans.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Promote a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Oversee incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage relationships with external bodies, auditors and regulatory authorities as required.
- Support organisational growth by ensuring HSE practices remain effective and scalable.
About You
- Significant experience in a senior health and safety leadership role.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management within operational or industrial environments.
- Proven ability to develop and embed HSE frameworks and programmes.
- Experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
- Strong communication, leadership and change management skills.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational support.
- Relevant professional health and safety qualification(s).
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in environments involving hazardous materials, explosive atmospheres or ATEX requirements.
- Background within a fast-growing or transforming organisation.
- Experience scaling HSE functions across multiple sites.
If you are an experienced HSE leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing business, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.