Head of Health & Safety (SHEQ)

Rate - £600 (A Day)

Duration - 3 Months (Initially)

Location - Hybrid (Multiple sites)

IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

We're looking for an influential Head of SHEQ to lead our Health & Safety strategy across both field and office environments. This senior role offers significant accountability, visibility, and the opportunity to embed a true safety-first culture.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of H&S strategy across the organisation * Own all policies, procedures, and in-life monitoring * Drive performance against key H&S KPIs * Manage external audits and regulatory compliance * Identify, mitigate and monitor all H&S risks * Coach leaders to build strong safety capability * Champion a safety-first culture through engagement and awareness

What Success Looks Like

• 95%+ compliance in field audits * 98% CDM and fire-stopping compliance * Clear risk mitigation plans with measurable KPIs * Strong performance in all external audits

About You

• IOSH Leading Safety (or equivalent) * Strong experience influencing exec and board stakeholders * Proven leadership of managers and operational teams * Excellent communicator with strong governance and influencing skills * Ideally from a Telco, Manufacturing, Utilities, or Construction background