Head of Health & Safety

HEAD OF HEALTH & SAFETY / HEAD OF HSE – LONDON

Up to £75,000 Per Annum + Performance Related Bonus + Car / Car Allowance + Free TfL Travel + Pension

We’re looking for an experienced and influential Head of Health & Safety / Head of HSE to lead the health and safety strategy across London operations.

This is a highly visible role requiring regular presence across London sites. While there may be flexibility to work remotely when appropriate, this is not a predominantly home-based position.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Lead and develop the Health & Safety strategy across London operations

* Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders and operational teams

* Drive a proactive, positive and accountable safety culture

* Monitor safety performance, identify trends and lead continuous improvement

* Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards

* Oversee significant incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are implemented

* Provide constructive challenge and assurance to operational and engineering leaders

* Develop effective risk management, audit and assurance processes

* Maintain a strong and visible presence across operational locations

* Work collaboratively with internal teams and key external stakeholders

You'll Ideally Bring

* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification

* Chartered IOSH membership, or demonstrable progress towards Chartered status

* Significant Health & Safety leadership experience within a large, complex operational organisation

* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice

* Experience developing and implementing H&S strategy

* Strong investigation, risk management, audit and assurance experience

* The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders

* Excellent communication and leadership skills

* A practical, visible and hands-on approach to safety leadership

We’re looking for an established HSE / Health & Safety Leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence people at every level.

If you are keen to hear more, please apply with an up to date CV to David James at Caeldonian Recruitment Group