Director of Property Health & Safety (12 Month FTC)

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client-side organisation is seeking a Director of Health & Safety to shape and implement safety strategies across a diverse property portfolio in London. The successful candidate will oversee compliance and risk management, ensuring best-in-class safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000, exceptional benefits, and the chance to influence a prestigious portfolio while fostering a strong safety culture within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior H&S professional with experience in mixed-use property portfolios.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on approach to risk management.
• Confident leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the organisation's H&S strategy.
• Oversee and challenge the Managing Agent.
• Lead audits and risk assessments across assets.
• Act as the senior authority on all H&S matters.
• Implement continuous improvements and foster a safety culture.

Skills

Experience in mixed-use property portfolios

Strong technical knowledge in health & safety

Leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Approach to risk management

Job description

Are you an experienced Health & Safety leader ready to make a significant impact across a diverse, high-profile property portfolio? This is a standout opportunity to join a well-established client-side organisation that owns and manages an impressive mix of assets across Central London.

The Role:

As the Director of Health & Safety, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, implementing, and overseeing H&S strategy across a portfolio spanning residential, retail, and commercial properties. Working client-side, you will maintain oversight of the appointed Managing Agent while also leading on compliance, risk management, and the delivery of best-in-class safety standards across the estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting and driving the organisation's H&S strategy and ensuring full compliance across the portfolio
• Overseeing and challenging the Managing Agent to ensure high operational standards
• Leading on audits, inspections, and risk assessments across residential, retail, and commercial assets
• Acting as the senior point of authority for all H&S matters, offering guidance to internal teams and stakeholders
• Implementing continuous improvements and fostering a strong safety culture within the organisation
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations and industry best practice

What We're Looking For:

• A senior H&S professional with experience in mixed-use property portfolios
• Strong technical knowledge and a hands‑on approach to risk management
• Confident leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing or overseeing Managing Agents is highly beneficial
• A strategic thinker who can influence at executive level while remaining operationally aware

Why Apply?

• A rare client-side leadership opportunity with real influence
• Exposure to a varied and prestigious London portfolio
• Salary up to ~£80,000, paired with exceptional benefits
• Join a respected organisation with a long‑term, people‑focused culture