Director of Health, Safety & Incident Response

DN Colleges Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced Director of Health & Safety to lead our health, safety, wellbeing, incident response and business continuity functions across the organisation.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing expert advice, independent assurance and strategic direction to support a safe, inclusive and high-performing environment for staff, students, visitors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Chartered IOSH membership, or working towards Chartered status.
• Significant leadership experience within health and safety management in a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Experience of developing and implementing organisational health and safety strategy and presenting assurance information to senior leaders, boards or committees.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, governance, risk management principles and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and independent assurance on health, safety, wellbeing, incident response and business continuity matters.
• Develop and improve a positive organisational safety culture and safety strategies.
• Present performance reports and risk analysis to senior leaders and committees.
• Lead and develop Health & Safety, Incident Response and First Aid teams.
• Oversee emergency planning, business continuity and critical incident management.
• Manage audit, inspection and compliance programmes across the organisation.
• Chair health and safety committees and stakeholder forums.
• Develop safety communications, guidance and training initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, insurers and external partners.
• Lead investigations of accidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions.
• Provide assurance on fire safety and estate-wide statutory safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic health and safety management

Presenting assurance to senior leaders

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH or equivalent)

Chartered IOSH membership or working towards Chartered status

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced Director of Health & Safety to lead our health, safety, wellbeing, incident response and business continuity functions across the organisation.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing expert advice, independent assurance and strategic direction to support a safe, inclusive and high-performing environment for staff, students, visitors and stakeholders.