Head of Health and Safety

Principal People Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Transport and Logistics organization is seeking a Head of Health and Safety to steer its safety strategy and foster a proactive safety culture. This leadership role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to significantly impact the company's approach to workplace safety while offering clear paths for personal development and career progression.

Benefits

Clear opportunities for personal development and career progression

Strategic leadership role in a market-leading environment

Work in a company that values safety through people and processes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational Health and Safety role.
• Experience managing and developing Health and Safety teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Health and Safety strategy across national sites.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of Health and Safety Advisors.
• Provide expert guidance on Health, Safety, and Environmental matters.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proactive approach

Solution-focused mindset

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Principal People are proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading national Transport and Logistics organisation in the search for a Head of Health and Safety.

This is a national leadership role offering a high degree of flexibility and autonomy, with a hybrid working model combining site presence across the UK and home working to support a healthy work-life balance.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will take full ownership of the Health and Safety strategy and be instrumental in shaping a culture of safety across the business.

You will lead a team of forward-thinking EHS professionals, fostering continuous development and delivering best-in-class safety practices.

The role will be working for a FTSE250 Company and you will be reporting into the Managing Director who is incredibly invested into Health and Safety.

The Role:

• Lead the development and implementation of the company s Health and Safety strategy across all national sites.
• Provide expert guidance and hands-on support to site teams on all Health, Safety, and Environmental matters.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of Health and Safety Advisors, supporting their growth and encouraging innovation.
• Foster strong relationships with operational teams to embed a proactive and positive safety culture.
• Identify underperforming sites and work closely with local teams to drive targeted improvement initiatives.

Why Join This Organisation?

• Strategic leadership role in a market-leading, fast-paced logistics environment.
• A company where safety is a core value and heavily invested in through people, processes, and technology.
• Clear opportunities for personal development and career progression.
• Work alongside an experienced, forward-thinking EHS team passionate about driving change.
• Long-term contracts with reputable partners and a strong, stable market position.
• The company are part of the FTSE250 and have grown massively over the years.
• Real influence and autonomy in shaping the future of Health and Safety across the business.

What We re Looking For:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in a senior operational Health and Safety role.
• Experience managing and developing Health and Safety teams.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally.

If you're a strategic, people-focused Health and Safety professional ready to lead in a dynamic environment, we d love to hear from you.