Head of Safety, Wellbeing & Sustainability

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager or Senior HSE professional ready to take on a Head of role? We’re partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to raising the bar in health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.

This is your opportunity to take on a leadership position and make a real impact or perhaps you are already an astute leader within the industry looking for a fresh challenge.

The Role: We’re looking for a passionate and driven leader to take ownership of the company’s Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Sustainability strategy.

This is a high-profile role where you will have the autonomy to shape policies, influence senior stakeholders, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

You’ll be at the forefront of developing initiatives that not only ensure compliance but also foster a proactive, engaged, and safety-first mindset across the organisation.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships at all levels, and want to make a tangible difference, this is the role for you.

This role is UK-wide, offering a hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Head Office near Wembley and the remaining time spent either on-site or working from home.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Creating and implementing a forward-thinking Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Sustainability strategy aligned with business objectives.
2. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, while embedding best practices across the organisation.
3. Leading, inspiring, and mentoring a team to embed a strong culture of safety, sustainability, and wellbeing.
4. Driving sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact and improve corporate social responsibility efforts.
5. Working closely with senior stakeholders, clients, and regulators, ensuring strong relationships and a client-centric approach.
6. Analysing performance data and using insights to implement continuous improvement strategies.
7. Developing and leading training initiatives to enhance awareness and engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

1. An experienced Health & Safety Manager, Senior HSE Professional, or an existing Head of who has or is currently managing a team of two HSEQ professionals.
2. Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
3. Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and sustainability frameworks, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
4. Background in the infrastructure, construction, or major projects sector.
5. Excellent client-facing experience and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
6. A flexible, dynamic, and collaborative approach with exceptional communication skills.
7. A strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans.
8. ISO experience is essential, along with a NEBOSH Construction or equivalent qualification.

What’s in It for You:

1. Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 per annum.
2. Car Allowance: £7,000 + Mileage, Food and accommodation Expenses when required.
3. Working Hours: 40-hour working week.
4. Accident & Life Assurance: Provided after 3 months of employment.
5. Annual Leave: 26 days of holiday per year + Bank Holidays.
6. Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with People’s Pension (3% employer, 5% employee contribution)
7. Training & Development: Investing in people, offering job-specific training and career development opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re a strategic leader with the drive and passion to take on this exciting role, we want to hear from you so apply now.

Let’s work together to find the right person for this incredible opportunity! #J-18808-Ljbffr