Group Health & Safety Strategy Lead

Irwin & Colton Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin & Colton Limited is seeking a Group Head of Health & Safety to lead the organisation's safety strategy and ensure regulatory compliance across the business. The role is hybrid with national travel and requires senior-level expertise in safety governance and risk management.

The successful candidate will shape the H&S framework, drive continuous improvement, and partner with executive leadership to foster a proactive safety culture across all sites.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) required or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven senior leadership experience in health & safety with strategy implementation and governance.
• Extensive knowledge of UK H&S legislation, ISO 45001, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the H&S strategy and management system.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership, supporting regulatory compliance and governance.
• Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations and insurance claims management.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training, stakeholder engagement, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Manage H&S performance data, reporting, and external audits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

UK H&S legislation

ISO 45001 knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training & engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

CMIOSH (preferred)

Job description

Irwin & Colton Limited is seeking a Group Head of Health & Safety to lead the organisation's safety strategy and ensure regulatory compliance across the business. The role is hybrid with national travel and requires senior-level expertise in safety governance and risk management.

The successful candidate will shape the H&S framework, drive continuous improvement, and partner with executive leadership to foster a proactive safety culture across all sites.