Occupational Health & Safety Lead
£60,000- £65,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
37 hours per week | Horsham / Hybrid Working
At Saxon Weald, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to live and work. As our Occupational Health & Safety Lead, you'll play a key role in helping us achieve this by providing expert leadership and direction on all aspects of occupational health and safety across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional to lead Saxon Weald's Occupational Health & Safety function, acting as the organisation's recognised expert and driving how health and safety is embedded across every area of the business.
Working closely with leaders, managers and colleagues, you'll ensure health and safety is not viewed as a compliance exercise, but as a shared responsibility and an integral part of how we work.
What you'll be doing
As the organisation's lead Occupational Health & Safety professional, you'll provide strategic leadership, expert advice and assurance across Saxon Weald.
You'll also:
- Lead and continually develop Saxon Weald's Occupational Health & Safety framework, ensuring policies, procedures and standards are embedded across the organisation.
- Act as the organisation's subject matter expert on Occupational Health & Safety, providing professional advice and assurance to colleagues, managers, the Executive Team and Board.
- Work closely with leaders to strengthen accountability for health and safety, embedding a proactive culture where managing risk is everyone's responsibility.
- Lead the organisation's approach to occupational health risks, health surveillance and workplace safety, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Provide assurance through audits, inspections, investigations, reporting and performance analysis, using insight to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead, support and develop the Occupational Health & Safety team, building capability and delivering a high-quality service.
What we’re looking for
We're looking for someone who:
- Has substantial experience leading an Occupational Health & Safety function across multiple business areas, providing strategic direction, assurance and expert guidance.
- Has successfully developed and embedded health and safety strategies, frameworks, policies and management systems.
- Can provide credible recommendations, influence decision-making and constructively challenge senior leaders, executive teams and boards.
- Has experience driving positive health and safety culture change and increasing accountability across an organisation.
- Has led audits, inspections, investigations and assurance activities, translating data and findings into meaningful insight, reports and recommendations that improve organisational performance.
- Can translate health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements into practical, proportionate and effective solutions.
- Brings strong operational line management experience, including setting priorities, managing performance, supporting colleague wellbeing, and developing individuals to achieve their full potential.
- Has a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety qualification) and experience implementing, maintaining and auditing against ISO 45001 or a comparable Occupational Health & Safety management system.
Why join Saxon Weald?
At Saxon Weald, we're proud to provide homes and services that make a real difference to people's lives. We also work hard to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where colleagues can develop and succeed.
In return, we offer:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent employer pension contributions, 3x your contributions up to 12%
- Life assurance 4x annual salary.
- Cashback on day to day medical expenses up to £1300 (limits apply for each category)
- Leading Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
- Loyalty scheme for long-serving colleagues including increased annual leave and a hamper
- Hybrid working available with a modern, recently refurbished office in Horsham
About us
Saxon Weald is a housing association providing homes and services across Sussex and Hampshire. We're committed to delivering excellent customer service, supporting our communities and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to give their best.
Interested?
If you're ready to lead, influence and shape Occupational Health & Safety across Saxon Weald, we'd love to hear from you.
**Interview date w/c 26 October 2026**
Occupational Health & Safety Lead in Horsham employer: Saxon Weald
Saxon Weald is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in West Sussex. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer a supportive work culture that values compassion and teamwork, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a flexible work schedule and a commitment to safeguarding our residents' independence.
