Head of Health and Safety

Are you ready to take ownership of Health & Safety within a fast-growing, forward-thinking FTSE 250 business where safety is more than compliance, it’s a culture?

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Health & Safety to play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding best-in-class safety practices across a diverse portfolio of development sites.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with senior leadership, influence decision-making at board level, and help drive a business-wide commitment to safety excellence.

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including board-level stakeholders, to embed a culture where Health & Safety underpins every decision.

You’ll play a key role in shaping strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations (including fire safety and post-Grenfell guidance), and driving continuous improvement across both operational and development environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a business-wide Health & Safety programme that drives engagement, accountability, and behavioural change
• Ensuring policies and procedures are effective, accessible, and consistently applied across all sites
• Acting as the go-to expert on all H&S matters, advising on both operational and development projects
• Delivering a robust audit programme aligned to ISO 45001 standards
• Analysing incidents and implementing strategies to reduce risk and improve performance
• Managing external consultants and contractor compliance programmes
• Reporting on H&S performance and trends to senior leadership and the board
• Supporting the mobilisation of new systems, processes, and reporting frameworks

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety role within property, construction, or the built environment
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and fire safety requirements
• Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive cultural change
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?

• Join a recognised FTSE 250 organisation with strong market presence and growth ambitions
• Take ownership of a role with real influence and visibility
• Be part of a business committed to setting industry-leading Health & Safety standards
• Work within a collaborative, high-performing environment where your expertise will shape the future