Head of Health & Safety / Compliance
Location: London / Agile working
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday
We are recruiting for a Head of Health & Safety / Compliance on behalf of a leading organisation operating across London and supporting vulnerable residents and communities.
This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to provide strategic leadership and act as the organisation's key authority on Health & Safety and compliance.
The Role
Reporting to the Group Director of Property and Places, you will lead the organisation's approach to Health & Safety, compliance and risk management, ensuring legislation and statutory requirements are effectively met.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing strategic leadership across all Health & Safety and compliance matters
Acting as the organisation's expert lead and responsible officer for H&S
Developing and implementing H&S strategies, policies and procedures
Keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory changes
Providing regular H&S compliance reporting to senior management, Executive and Board level
Overseeing General and Fire Risk Assessments
Ensuring appropriate compliance monitoring, data and reporting systems are in place
Overseeing Business Continuity and Emergency On-Call processes
Providing technical advice on construction safety, CDM, COSHH and related areas
Overseeing fire prevention and asbestos management documentation
Managing H&S training requirements
Developing positive H&S cultures across the organisation
Managing outsourced services, contractors and audits
Managing an annual departmental budget of approximately £500,000
About You
You will ideally have:
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification
Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety
Strong knowledge of housing regulatory requirements, including RSH
Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety legislation
Experience delivering H&S at management level
Experience developing H&S strategies and policies
Experience managing contractors and outsourced services
Strong budget management ex...
Health and Safety Manager employer: Karter Thomas Ltd Careers
Join a leading housing organisation that prioritises building safety and compliance, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise will directly impact the safety of residents. With a commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to grow within a dedicated team while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also fosters a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence in building safety management.
