Global Head of Health, Safety & Security Strategy

Smiths Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group is a global engineering leader seeking a Group Head of Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing to define and embed global policies and operating standards. You will drive a data‑driven operating system and partner with Divisional leaders to ensure robust governance and continuous improvement.

As a senior leader, you will own Group oversight of performance, risk and assurance, reporting to the Executive Committee and Board, while building capability across divisions and ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive progressive leadership experience in H&S and/or Security within a global organisation.
• Credibility operating at Executive/Board level with governance and risk-management capability.
• Experience delivering global policies, standards and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evolution of Group H&S and Wellbeing strategies with alignment to values and risk profile.
• Translate strategy into priorities, roadmaps and measurable outcomes across divisions.
• Embed scalable, practical approaches while maintaining group consistency and governance.
• Deliver integrated H&S and Security policies and frameworks with the Group Lead.
• Provide independent oversight of performance, risk and assurance to ExCo/Board.
• Collaborate with Divisional leaders and key stakeholders across HR, Legal, Risk, Sustainability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering or related discipline

Professional Health & Safety certification (NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, CMIOSH, OSHA or equivalent)

Job description

Smiths Group is a global engineering leader seeking a Group Head of Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing to define and embed global policies and operating standards. You will drive a data‑driven operating system and partner with Divisional leaders to ensure robust governance and continuous improvement.

As a senior leader, you will own Group oversight of performance, risk and assurance, reporting to the Executive Committee and Board, while building capability across divisions and ensuring