Head of Health, Safety & Facilities
Location: UK (multi-site)

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Health, Safety & Facilities to lead their Health & Safety function and oversee facilities management across their UK Food & Water Testing sites. As the successful candidate, you will be key to ensuring legal compliance, maintaining high safety standards, and overseeing well-managed facilities.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and implement a company-wide Health & Safety strategy aligned with UK legislation and industry standards.

* Lead, mentor and develop the Health, Safety & Facilities team.

* Maintain and enhance H&S policies, procedures, risk assessments, audits and inspections.

* Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.

* Promote proactive hazard identification and effective SHEQ communication across all locations.

* Advise operational teams (laboratories, logistics, office) on H&S, quality and environmental matters.

* Oversee facilities management, including site maintenance, cleaning and building services contracts.

* Ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety and environmental requirements.

* Monitor permit-to-work systems and support emergency response planning.

* Manage budgets and produce KPI and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.

About You

Essential:

* NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification; IOSH membership advantageous.

* Proven leadership experience in Health, Safety and Facilities management.

* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, COSHH and ISO standards.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to travel across multiple UK sites.

Desirable:

* Experience within laboratory, food testing or similar regulated environments.

* Multi-site facilities management experience