At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and supporting a safe environment.
- Company: Join a charitable organisation dedicated to providing quality housing and support services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £65,000 salary, hybrid working, generous holiday, and a public sector pension.
- Other info: Opportunity for contract extension and professional growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while advancing your career in a leadership role.
- Qualifications: Strong H&S leadership experience, NEBOSH General, and public sector background required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Head of Health and Safety to join a charitable social housing and support organisation based in Kingston upon Thames, supporting property services across the local region on a 9-month fixed term contract, with opportunity to be extended.
What's on offer:
- Salary: £65,000
- Contract: 9-month fixed term contract
- Working pattern: Full-time 35 hours per week
- Working arrangement: Hybrid working 2 to 3 days in the office
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established charitable social housing and support organisation, managing a portfolio of residential units across Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their residents and communities.
Benefits of the Head of Health and Safety include:
- £65,000
- Hybrid working
- Public sector pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Continuity of service benefits
- Life assurance
- Discounted health cash plan
As the Head of Health and Safety you will be:
- Managing the strategic and operational delivery of the H&S on behalf of the organisation
- Supporting the implementation of new compliance-management systems
- Developing and updating policies and procedures
- Working with the wider property management team to focus on the big 6 of compliance and building safety programmes as the key representative
- Leading a team providing 1-2-1s, training and support where needed
The successful Head of Health and Safety will:
- Demonstrate strong strategic and operational H&S leadership experience
- Experience across compliance
- Public sector experience in a leadership role
- NEBOSH General
This role would suit an experienced Health and Safety Manager or Compliance Manager looking to step into a Head of service role.
If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch with Katie on 07451 262476.
Head of Health and Safety employer: Niyaa People
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