Senior Head of Environment, Health, and Safety

Senior Head of Health and Safety

Location: London, Hybrid 2 days per week.

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000

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We are seeking a Senior Head of Health and Safety to lead our SHEQ strategy across a high-volume, unionized transport network of ~5,000 employees.

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Head of Health and Safety will serve as the principal advisor to the Board, shifting our operations from standard compliance to a modern safety science model (HOP, Safety II, and Restorative Just Culture).

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy & Governance: Own the SHEQ framework, maintain ISO certifications, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise Executive leadership on risk management.
• Safety Culture & Learning: Embed Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, Restorative Just Culture, and Learning Teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Operations & Sustainability: Oversee audits, incident investigations, fleet decarbonization safety, and environmental initiatives (emissions, waste, pollution).
• Leadership & Stakeholders: Lead internal SHEQ teams and manage relationships with Trade Unions, regulators, and transport authorities.

Senior Head of Health and Safety Key Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Recognized Environmental qualification.
• Experience: Executive-level leadership in safety-critical, complex operational or transport environments. xwzovoh
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of UK safety legislation, organizational culture change, and modern safety frameworks (HOP, Safety II).

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