Head Of Health And Safety

Head of Health & Safety – Operations Central London £70,967 – £83,926 + Excellent Benefits (29% Pension, 30 days holiday + BH) Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety leader to join one of the UK’s most prestigious and complex operational environments. This senior leadership role will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary operational safety function across a large and diverse estate, supporting a wide range of operational, facilities management, maintenance and project activities. The successful candidate will lead a team of Health & Safety professionals and subject matter experts, driving a proactive and consistent approach to operational safety, continuous improvement and positive safety culture across the organisation. This is a highly visible position requiring strong stakeholder engagement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at senior level within a complex and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead and develop a high-performing operational Health & Safety team across multiple disciplines * Provide expert operational H&S support across corporate, maintenance and construction-related activities * Drive consistency and best practice across safety processes, systems and procedures * Develop proactive monitoring programmes including inspections, audits and assurance activities * Produce performance reports, dashboards and trend analysis for senior leadership teams * Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis * Support wider cultural and transformational safety initiatives across the organisation * Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across operational and senior leadership teams * Promote continual improvement and a positive, collaborative safety culture Candidate Requirements * NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 or degree in a Health & Safety related discipline * Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent professional body * Significant experience leading operational Health & Safety functions within large, complex organisations * Experience managing and developing teams of Health & Safety professionals * Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, standards and best practice * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Ability to influence, challenge and engage effectively at all organisational levels * Construction and/or facilities management experience would be advantageous What’s on Offer * Excellent salary and pension package * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements * Outstanding career development opportunities * Opportunity to work within a unique and nationally significant environment * Inclusive and collaborative working culture Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) level will be required for the successful candidate. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers