To be the UK’s leading digital infrastructure partner, enabling a fully connected future.
Mission
Deliver reliable, high-quality site access, infrastructure and services that support our customers’ evolving connectivity needs.
About Us
For almost two decades, Cornerstone’s infrastructure has quietly supported the UK’s mobile networks. Whilst we continue to strengthen that foundation and extend its reach, we’re in an exciting period of acceleration and product development that will see us enable more connectivity and compute to more communities and industries across the UK.
Health and safety is fundamental to everything we do. As Health & Safety Director, you'll shape and lead Cornerstone’s company-wide safety strategy, ensuring our people, partners and suppliers operate safely while supporting the delivery of critical digital infrastructure across the UK.
You’ll act as a trusted adviser to the Board and Senior Leadership Team, leading governance, assurance and continuous improvement across a complex operational and contractor-led environment. Working across the business and supply chain, you’ll drive a culture where safety is understood, owned and embedded in everyday decision‑making.
Why This Role Matters
The success of our business depends on managing risk effectively while enabling operational excellence. This role provides the leadership, governance and assurance needed to protect our people, contractors, customers and communities.
You will ensure Cornerstone has the right frameworks, controls and behaviours in place to meet its legal obligations, continually strengthen safety performance and support sustainable business growth. Your leadership will influence how decisions are made across the organisation, helping create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for safety.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Cornerstone's health and safety strategy, governance framework and assurance programme.
- Act as the principal health and safety adviser to the Board, Executive Team and key governance forums.
- Maintain and continually improve an effective health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
- Provide oversight of significant operational risks, including work at height, electrical safety, lifting operations, driving, occupational health and contractor activities.
- Lead serious incident response, investigations, regulatory engagement and organisational learning.
- Drive contractor and supplier assurance, ensuring proportionate oversight and effective risk management throughout the supply chain.
- Deliver meaningful insight through performance reporting, audits, inspections and assurance activities.
- Build leadership capability and employee engagement, strengthening safety culture across the organisation.
- Represent Cornerstone with customers, regulators, shareholders and industry bodies.
- Lead and develop a team of health and safety professionals while managing budgets, systems and external partners.
What You’ll Bring
- Significant director-level or senior leadership experience in health and safety within telecommunications, infrastructure, utilities, construction or another high-risk environment.
- Expert knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements and recognised management systems, particularly ISO 45001.
- Proven experience advising Boards and senior leaders on governance, compliance, strategic risk and major incidents.
- Strong contractor management, supply chain assurance and operational risk management experience.
- Demonstrable success leading incident investigations, regulatory engagement and continuous improvement programmes.
- Proven ability to drive positive cultural and behavioural change across large and complex organisations.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Strong analytical, communication and decision‑making capabilities.
- Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, suppliers and external service providers.
- Visible, credible and inspiring leadership style with a passion for developing people and teams.
Qualifications
- Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow of IOSH, or demonstrably working towards Chartered status.
- NEBOSH Diploma, Occupational Health & Safety degree, or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Qualifications in environmental management, auditing, construction safety or occupational health would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Reward & Recognition: Competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure.
- Time to Recharge: 30 days' annual leave.
- Long-Term Security: Competitive pension scheme and life insurance.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working to help balance work and home life.
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover.
- Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car scheme and retail discounts.
- Community & Growth: A generous refer-a-friend scheme.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. By embracing unique perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and strengthen our organisation, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We want everyone to be able to present their best self throughout the recruitment process, so if you require any adjustments, please let us know.
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As a leading UK mobile infrastructure services company, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role as a Transactional Case Manager. Located in a dynamic environment, we embrace diversity and inclusion, making it an excellent place for individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
