Head of Health & Safety | Thames Valley, Hampshire, Berkshire, or Surrey (with UK coverage) £75-85K + car or allowance + benefits

A leading UK facilities services provider with a team of 500 dedicated professionals are seeking a highly skilled Head of Health & Safety to lead a team of Health & Safety auditors and managers across the country.

This is a great opportunity for a persuasive, experienced Health and Safety professional to influence senior leadership and drive high-performance standards across a rapidly growing organisation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and embedding a culture where health, safety, and environmental excellence is at the core of everything we do.

Key responsibilities:

* Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the organisation's HSE strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.

* Team Leadership & Development: Inspire and lead a national HSE team, setting clear goals and overseeing training requirements for staff and contractors in line with legislation and best practice.

* Culture & Compliance: Champion a people-first safety culture, embedding HSE best practices into day-to-day operations and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

* Performance & Metrics: Ensure compliance with internal procedures and KPIs, implementing corrective actions and improvements as needed.

* Risk Management & Accreditation: Oversee the implementation of robust risk management systems and maintain ISO and Integrated Management System (IMS) accreditations.

* Reporting & Governance: Lead incident investigations and provide strategic reporting to the Board on HSE performance, risks, and mitigation actions.

* Representation: Serve as the organisation's HSE ambassador, ensuring the company is recognised as a leader in health, safety, and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate:

* Significant senior-level experience in HSE, ideally within facilities management, property maintenance, or construction sectors.

* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with CMIOSH or IEMA membership.

* Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, ISO management systems, and compliance frameworks.

* Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and drive cultural transformation.

* Experience managing large, multi-site teams across various regions.

* A strategic mindset combined with hands-on leadership and a genuine passion for health, safety, and sustainability.

Benefits:

* Company car or car allowance

* Discounted gym memberships

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee Referral Scheme

* Company pension