At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach teams on safety behaviours and build strong relationships for positive change.
- Company: Dynamic infrastructure company focused on safety culture and engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, vehicle allowance, generous holiday, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about developing people and fostering a proactive safety environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing safety culture through trust and collaboration.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent and experience in high-risk industries.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Overview
Health & Safety Behavioural Lead | £50-55k + Package | South UK / North London | Hybrid | Infrastructure
This role challenges the traditional approach by focusing on coaching, engagement and positive behavioural change. It is about being visible in the business, building relationships with operational teams and helping people make better decisions through trust, credibility and influence. You’ll work at the point of work, understand how teams operate, identify opportunities to improve behaviours and help create a culture where safety becomes part of everyday decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Coaching teams at the point of work
- Building trusted relationships across operational teams
- Influencing behaviours through engagement, not enforcement
- Developing competence, confidence and decision-making
- Using behavioural insights and performance data to target coaching where it creates the greatest impact
- Providing visible leadership and supporting a proactive safety culture
- Working alongside the HSEQ function, allowing assurance and governance to remain independent
Qualifications
- Holds the NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
- Holds experience in high-risk industry sectors (Civils, Construction, Utilities, etc.)
- Flexible and happy to work in a multisite, travelling capacity
- Builds rapport quickly and earns trust naturally
- Confident engaging with frontline teams and senior leaders
- Can influence without relying on authority
- Understands the realities of operational environments
- Passionate about developing people rather than policing them
Who this could suit
We’re looking for someone who understands people, operations and how to influence positive change. This opportunity could suit someone with a background in operational leadership, coaching, training or the Armed Forces, where building trust, influencing behaviours and leading teams in challenging environments are key. Your background could be in Health & Safety, operations, coaching, training or another high-risk environment, but what matters most is the ability to connect with people, build credibility and create meaningful behavioural change.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £50-55k
- Approx £5,000 vehicle allowance or company car + mileage
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Annual professional membership paid for
- Private pension, life assurance, medical insurance + more
If you’re someone who believes the biggest safety improvements come from people, conversations and culture, not just processes and paperwork, this could be the opportunity for you.
Health And Safety Behavioural Lead in Hemel Hempstead employer: Principal People Recruitment
At Principal People Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of autonomy and growth. Our Birmingham-based team offers a supportive environment where Health and Safety Consultants can thrive, with opportunities for professional development and a diverse client portfolio to engage with. With competitive salaries and generous benefits, we are committed to empowering our employees to achieve their career aspirations while making a meaningful impact in various industries.
Contact Details:
Principal People Recruitment Recruitment Team
