Head Of Health And Safety

Safety Talent; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Group Head of Health and Safety based in York with hybrid working options. This senior role involves defining and implementing safety strategies, leading teams, ensuring compliance, and promoting a safety-first culture across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in health and safety leadership, recognized qualifications like CMIOSH, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety leadership, ideally in construction.
• Chartered Member of IOSH and NEBOSH Diploma required.
• Proven ability to manage compliant H&S systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and improve Health & Safety standards and culture.
• Lead a team while providing strategic guidance.
• Manage the Health & Safety budget effectively.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership experience

Strong leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Presentation and communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Group Head of Health and Safety

York based with hybrid working

80-100K + car allowance + bonus + benefits

Purpose

This senior leadership role is responsible for defining, implementing, and leading Health and Safety strategy across the company. We are looking for someone to promote a positive safety culture, minimise risk, ensure compliance, and enhance safety standards throughout the organisation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of engaging with board-level, executive, senior leadership, management, and operational stakeholders across a national, multi-site business.

Strategy & Planning

Define and continuously improve Health & Safety standards and culture.

Develop and deliver a long-term Health & Safety strategy.

Provide leadership and strategic guidance to direct reports and wider teams.

Oversee risk assessment frameworks and audit systems.

Influence and collaborate with senior leaders on Health & Safety priorities.

Promote continuous improvement and learning in Health & Safety practices.

People & Leadership

Lead and develop a team while providing wider business leadership.

Foster a safety-first mindset across the organisation.

Plan succession and talent development.

Financial & Commercial

Manage the Health & Safety budget.

Deliver value for money through third-party suppliers and services.

Operate within budget parameters and align financial planning with business objectives.

Skills & Experience

Health & Safety leadership experience, ideally in construction

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) and NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proven ability to deliver compliant H&S systems and processes.

Contract and supplier management experience.

Strong presentation and communication skills.

Commercially aware, with a proactive and results-driven mindset.