Global Health & Safety Director — Strategic Leader

inploi; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Privilege day + holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme up to 10%

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle To Work & EV schemes

Job summary

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is seeking a visible, energetic Health and Safety Director to lead the next stage of our global safety journey. You will ensure that safety remains central to everyday decisions and working practices, with a strategic leadership presence across our sites and operations.

Responsibilities include owning the global H&S management system, driving improvements, engaging with leaders, and evolving the safety learning strategy to deliver lasting behavioural impact.

Qualifications

• Established Health and Safety leader with a track record of implementing change in a complex organisation.
• Degree, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, plus CMIOSH status or similar.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety law and regulatory frameworks.
• Pragmatic, influential leader who can communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
• Balance strategic view with operational detail and build relationships across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Own the global Health and Safety management system and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure global standards are applied across sites and that leaders understand expectations.
• Engage with employees, managers and senior leaders to address issues at source.
• Set the roadmap for safety culture maturity and leadership ownership.
• Oversee risk assessment, incident management, audits and learning from incidents.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH

Job description

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is seeking a visible, energetic Health and Safety Director to lead the next stage of our global safety journey. You will ensure that safety remains central to everyday decisions and working practices, with a strategic leadership presence across our sites and operations.

Responsibilities include owning the global H&S management system, driving improvements, engaging with leaders, and evolving the safety learning strategy to deliver lasting behavioural impact.