Head of Health & Safety

Contract: 12-month FTC (strong potential to go permanent) |   Hours: Monday–Friday, 35 hours/week   |   Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to head offices

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established housing / property organisation for a Head of Health & Safety. This is to lead H&S strategy, compliance and culture across the business. This is a senior, strategic role reporting into the SLT/ Board 

Key aspects of the role include……

•    Lead all areas of Health & Safety compliance, policy and strategy across the organisation

•    Act as lead investigator for accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences, reporting under RIDDOR

•    Provide assurance reports to the SLT. Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, and evaluate the impact of legislative change

•    Support operational teams with technical H&S expertise, including COSHH and safe systems of work

•    Develop and deliver H&S training to build a positive safety culture

•    Develop the HSE team/ HSE offering 

•    Liaise with the HSE and other regulators as required

•    Manage access audits 

What We're Looking For

•    Substantial experience managing M&E and H&S compliance, ideally within an RSL or the housing sector

•    NEBOSH Diploma and Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

•    IFE fire training/Affiliate Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers desirable

•    Proven experience influencing and building relationships at senior leadership/Board level

•    Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills – able to liaise at SLT level

Our client offers an exciting role where you can really make a difference with initial quick wins initially and beyond. This plus  a home-based role (with occasional travel), and a good benefits package!!!!