Head of Health & Safety (SHEQ)

Head of Health & Safety (SHEQ) Rate - £600 (A Day) Duration - 3 Months (Initially) Location - Hybrid (Multiple sites) IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We're looking for an influential Head of SHEQ to lead our Health & Safety strategy across both field and office environments. This senior role offers significant accountability, visibility, and the opportunity to embed a true safety‑first culture. What You'll Do Lead the design and delivery of H&S strategy across the organisation * Own all policies, procedures, and in‑life monitoring * Drive performance against key H&S KPIs * Manage external audits and regulatory compliance * Identify, mitigate and monitor all H&S risks * Coach leaders to build strong safety capability * Champion a safety‑first culture through engagement and awareness What Success Looks Like 95%+ compliance in field audits * 98% CDM and fire‑stopping compliance * Clear risk mitigation plans with measurable KPIs * Strong performance in all external audits About You IOSH Leading Safety (or equivalent) * Strong experience influencing exec and board stakeholders * Proven leadership of managers and operational teams * Excellent communicator with strong governance and influencing skills * Ideally from a Telco, Manufacturing, Utilities, or Construction background