Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety / London / Onsite / £80-90K + 40% bonus / Real Estate

We''re recruiting a Head of Health & Safety for a well-known real estate company in London. You''ll be the senior H&S authority: shaping policy, managing risk, advising senior leaders and embedding a positive safety culture across a large, fast-moving estate.

What you''ll do

• Lead the development, review and implementation of health & safety policies, procedures and management systems to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Design, deliver and oversee audits, inspections and assurance activities across the estate.
• Own and maintain corporate risk registers, complete risk assessments and drive timely mitigation actions.
• Provide expert, pragmatic H&S advice to senior management, operations and property teams; influence change and prioritise interventions.
• Manage contractor assurance, permit-to-work systems and asbestos management processes; review remedial programmes and certification.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, produce clear reports and drive lessons-learned into continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present H&S performance updates and board-level reports - translating technical detail into clear business insight.

What we need from you

• Proven experience in a senior health & safety role (ideally in property, facilities or large estates).
• Vocational qualification such as NEBOSH or NVQ Level 6 Diploma (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of asbestos management and related processes; holding BOHS P405 Managing Asbestos in Buildings is highly desirable.
• Strong track record in compliance, risk management and delivering audit programmes.
• Experience of people management with the ability to lead, influence and develop stakeholders across all levels.
• Confident presenter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable producing concise management reports.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and decision-making under pressure.

What we offer

• A strategic, high-profile leadership role with direct influence on policy and operations.
• The chance to work in a purpose-driven environment with strong focus on employee engagement and sustainability.

If this sounds like you, then please apply!