Head of Health & Safety

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. These underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. As part of the wider L&G Group, our heritage goes back over 180 years, with a solid reputation as a leading financial services group. We are pioneering institutional investment into the housing sector, whilst providing excellent service and quality homes. Focusing primarily on the Shared Ownership and affordable rent markets, we aim to be the UK’s leading private affordable housing provider, known for excellent service and quality homes.

Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Head of Health & Safety to join us. This role involves developing, overseeing, managing, and supporting all aspects of our management and compliance systems to ensure a safe working environment for staff, stakeholders, and customers. You will also oversee compliance with all relevant Health and Safety regulations for LGAH businesses acting as employer, landlord, and developer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing ongoing compliance with ISO45001 across the businesses.
• Leading health and safety assurance activities, including the implementation of the Landlord Assurance model and CDM site safety assurance.
• Acting as the responsible person for safety and compliance, including incident investigation and reporting.
• Managing procurement and relationships with specialists providing competent person, fire safety, and other services.
• Supporting the certification process for other quality standards within the Quality Management system.
• Ensuring policies are up to date and reviewed according to regulatory changes.
• Developing and reporting on safety and compliance performance metrics.
• Managing safety and compliance risks.
• Working with business teams to embed safety and compliance in processes from site acquisition to management.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience managing ISO quality standards.
• A commitment to safety and compliance.
• Experience working with HSE and regulatory bodies.
• Experience in residential property.
• A background in health and safety and compliance.
• Knowledge of legislation impacting affordable housing.
• Strong regulatory standards implementation skills.
• Experience with risk assessments and incident investigations.

Benefits include:

• Performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life assurance and healthcare.
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with holiday trading options.
• Family leave, electric car scheme, discounts, and modern workspace environments.

Additional Information

At L&G, we foster an inclusive culture with flexible working options. We value your strengths and potential, even if you don’t meet every criterion listed. Join us to help build a better future while advancing your career.