Group Head of Health in Tavistock

About Sonic Healthcare

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. Operations exist in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.

About Sonic Healthcare UK

Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses two main entities: The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between TDL, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to NHS Trusts and has expanded further to serve other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK.

Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare while maintaining rigorously high standards of quality and efficiency.

About the Role

Job Title: Group Head of Health, Safety and Environment
Department: Health and Safety
Location: Tavistock House, WC1H 9LG
Contract: Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary range: up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience

The Group Head of Health, Safety and Environment reports directly to the Director of Governance. The role provides strategic assurance and operational leadership to ensure the Group operates safely, compliantly and sustainably across all activities. The post holder will work in close partnership with key stakeholders to implement a consistent, aligned and robust HSE approach across the organisation.

• The post holder manages the HSE team, championing best practice and ensuring compliance with ISO 14001.
• They drive a strong safety culture throughout the business, with particular focus on pathology, and chemical and biological hazards.
• The role requires excellent communication and influencing skills, the ability to work independently, multitask and manage cross‑functional relationships.
• Travel to other UK sites may be required; hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Health, Safety and Environment within a healthcare setting, especially pathology.
• Strong knowledge of HS&E regulations, ISO standards and environmental best practice.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of fostering a safety‑first culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation and build collaborative partnerships.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities to support professional growth.
• Annual salary review aligned to an internal transparent pay structure.
• Discounted gym membership through a corporate scheme.
• Cash healthcare plan providing cashback on dental and optician expenses.
• Sick pay entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter.
• Permanent health insurance and death in service cover.
• Life assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness (six‑month qualifying period).
• Employee assistance programme supporting staff wellbeing.
• Season ticket loan scheme: interest‑free loan for annual travel tickets.
• Perkbox access to staff perks and benefits such as high‑street discounts.
• Company pension scheme with increasing contributions based on service length.
• Competitive annual leave: 23 days rising to 28 days after 5 years of service.
• Flexible working hours and shift pattern support.

We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, even if a closing date is listed.