Head of Health & Safety

Job Title – Head of Health and Safety
Location- UK wide, hybrid role
Salary- £80,000- £90,000 + £7,500 car allowance
 
HSE Recruitment are looking on behalf of a well-known construction company who are looking for a Head of Health and Safety to head up one of their business units.
 
This is a newly created role (one of two newly created roles) which is part of their investment in improving their health and safety culture. Health and safety has plateaued, things are not in a bad place but they could be better. Your focus is to take the company to the next level in their safety journey. This will be a very hand on, visible position building upon what is there, leading on current initiatives and identifying where to go next for your business unit. You have got to be out there, observing and speaking to people, getting to the root cause of actions to then understand how you can move forward. Engagement is key.
 
The business has projects across the UK so the role will require travel to sites as well as to their Head Office in the North East.
 
Reporting into a Central Head of SHEQ you will have a dotted line into your divisional MD and sit as part of the SLT. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business unit leadership team, providing insight, guidance, action plans and ideas for driving improvements to the H&S culture. Key accountabilities within this include:
 

• Understand the current safety landscape within the business and develop and support the implementation of a full HSE&W action plan for your business unit
• Leading and acting as a role model as we work to develop our growth and safety mindset
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive communication skills with the senior business unit team and beyond will be critical
• Provide expert advice for CAPEX requests for safety improvements and compliance-focused projects
• You will act to fully understand issues & opportunity areas and apply root cause analysis
• You will need to get involved in external HS&W working groups to gain insight into industry trends and best practice
• Focus on building activities that aim to reduce workplace accidents and embed our safety mindset culture
• Oversees significant incident investigations and ensures lessons learned are communicated and implemented organisation-wide.

 
Technical skills, Competencies and experience:
 

• A relevant Diploma level Health and Safety Qualification
• Experience working as part of a senior management structure for a business unit
• Good knowledge or CDM 2015 regulations.
• A background in construction would be beneficial but other aligned sectors will be considered
• Experience in leading H&S improvement plans and initiatives, with a track record of delivering and improving safety performance, culture and behaviours.
• Ability to influence and communicate across all levels and demographics
• Experience coaching and mentoring employees at all levels
• Engaging, enthusiastic, confident attitude
• Proficiency to deliver at pace
• Personable, that can impact cultural change

 
If you are interested in discussing the role please apply or reach out to Harriett.Green@hserecruitment.co.uk to organise a phone conversation.