The Role: Head of Health and Safety

Location: UK - National Estate – Travel Required
Sector: Property & Real Estate
Salary: £80,000 +

About the Organisation

I have teamed up with a favourite client to find them a Head of Health and Safety. They are a rapidly growing, high end accommodation provider and we are seeking an experienced Head of Health and Safety to lead its national health, safety, and building safety strategy.

Working closely with partners in key towns and cities, the organisation is known for delivering exceptional experiences within innovative, high-quality schemes. Its growth is driven by an unrelenting focus on excellence and collaboration with like-minded partners who share its vision.

The Role and You.

As Head of Health and Safety, you will provide strategic and operational support to the Estates and Facilities department and the Director of Operations, ensuring the business meets all regulatory obligations and industry best practice. You will lead the development and maintenance of health and safety policies, manage risk, drive compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022, and maintain ISO 45001 across the national estate. This is a pivotal leadership role with direct influence on executive-level assurance and organisational safety culture.

You will have 8–10 years of health and safety management experience within a similar-scale organisation, ideally across property, facilities, or multi-site environments. A Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and practical experience implementing its requirements and ISO 45001 implementation, maintenance, and audit leadership. You will have the ability to develop strong relationships at all levels, internally and externally, with a proactive problem-solving approach and solid leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update safety risk assessments, permits to work, and conduct gap analysis across the business, setting clear action plans to address shortfalls.
• Oversee work procedures and policies for Asbestos, Fire, Electrical, Security, Water, and related areas, ensuring alignment with current regulations.
• Lead internal investigations into accidents and safety breaches, delivering clear recommendations and follow-through.
• Stay abreast of health, safety, and environmental regulations and ensure ongoing business alignment.
• Design and deliver in-house training sessions to raise health and safety awareness consistently across all levels.
• Collaborate with the Training & Development team to create targeted in-house and external training programmes.
• Manage H&S consultants, including performance reviews and system evaluations.
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee and drive implementation of essential improvements across the business.
• Maintain ISO 45001, leading surveillance and recertification audits with site teams and external auditors.
• Prepare applications for H&S accreditations and awards (e.g. ROSPA).
• Lead all Building Safety Act 2022 activities, including building registration, safety case development, and ongoing engagement with the Building Safety Regulator.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent Level 6 Diploma).
• NEBOSH Management of Health and Safety and Wellbeing at Work.
• Relevant degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
• CMIOSH (Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner) status.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate.
• Fire Risk Assessment qualifications.
• ISO 9001 awareness.
• Training in business continuity, crisis management, or organisational resilience.

To be considered, please clisck apply.

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.

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