Head of Health and Safety
Stroud 70,000 + Company Car
Are you ready to advance your career with a prominent leader in the new-build housing sector? Do you excel in positions that demand both strategic oversight and hands-on management? Are you dedicated to cultivating a safe, supportive, and proactive workplace culture?
If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for a Head of Health and Safety. This critical role allows you to lead and shape the health and safety function within a fast-growing industry and create a lasting impact across the business.
Responsibilities for the Head of Health and Safety will include:
- Lead and Inspire - Direct and manage a dedicated health and safety team, setting clear goals, monitoring performance, and fostering a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation.
- Drive Integration and Innovation - Lead the integration of specialist M&E projects across the sector, as the business continues its expansion in sustainable energy services, ensuring a cohesive approach to health and safety across all areas.
- Risk Management - Identify key health and safety risks, working with stakeholders to implement processes that minimize risks while securing the support of key decision-makers.
- Stakeholder Collaboration - Serve as the ambassador of health and safety, building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially key partners in the housing sector.
- Performance Reporting - Provide regular reports to the Board of Directors, including scheduled updates and any incident-related reports as necessary.
The successful Head of Health and Safety candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a similar role within construction, house building or M&E
- Experience in influencing, engaging and coaching senior management and liaising directly with clients
- A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations
- Ideally a NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent and CMIOSH
This position will require an individual who is passionate about health and safety and high performance. For further information or to discuss your career, contact Kristian Gribble on (phone number removed) or
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