Group H&S Lead

Shirley Parsons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in London seeks a Group H&S Lead to set the strategic direction for Health and Safety across the business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health and safety management, preferably within the FM or construction sectors, and a strong understanding of UK legislation and ISO standards. Responsibilities include leading a dedicated team, advising senior management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Competitive salary of £80,000 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in health and safety management within FM, property, or construction sectors.
• Previous leadership experience managing a small team.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and ISO 45001 systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group Health & Safety strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the HSEQ function and manage a small team.
• Advise senior management and the Board on H&S performance, risk, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and ISO 45001 standards.
• Lead internal and external audits and liaise with enforcing authorities.

Skills

Health and safety management

Leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CMIOSH (or working towards)

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

Group H&S Lead
London
80,000 + benefits

Join a leading facilities management and property services organisation as their Group H&S Lead , where you'll set the strategic direction for Health & Safety across the business. This is your opportunity to influence board-level decisions, lead a dedicated team, and embed a proactive safety culture that impacts thousands of people every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group Health & Safety strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the HSEQ function and manage a small team.
• Advise senior management and the Board on H&S performance, risk, and compliance.
• Act as the company's competent person under UK regulations.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation (HSWA 1974, CDM 2015, RIDDOR, COSHH) and ISO 45001 standards.
• Lead internal and external audits and liaise with enforcing authorities when required.
• Support operational managers in hazard identification and control across FM service lines.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety training programmes and competency assessments.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in health and safety management within FM, property, or construction sectors.
• Previous leadership experience managing a small team.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and ISO 45001 systems.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and report-writing skills.
• Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), CMIOSH (or working towards), experience with ISO 14001/9001, and training qualifications.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028835
Vacancy Owner: Emily Swindlehurst | [e-mail] / ([phone]