Head of Health and Safety

CloudAdvies; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Group Head of Health and Safety based in Leicester with hybrid work options. The successful candidate will spearhead H&S strategy across numerous retail and logistics sites, ensuring compliance and promoting a safety culture. A competitive salary, car allowance, and performance-related bonuses are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or logistics health & safety leadership roles.
• Proven ability to develop compliant H&S systems.
• Commercial awareness with proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Health & Safety strategy across 300+ sites.
• Oversee risk assessments and audit systems.
• Lead and develop a team while fostering a safety-first mindset.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement skills

Presentation and communication skills

Education

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Group Head of Health and Safety

Leicester based with hybrid working

£80-100K + £7,800 car allowance + up to 30% bonus + benefits

Purpose

This senior leadership role is responsible for defining, implementing, and leading Health and Safety strategy across over 300 retail, warehousing, and logistics sites. 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 of four, 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.

Risk & Operational Processes

Identify and mitigate workplace health & safety and fire safety risks.

Lead training initiatives and ensure up-to-date Health & Safety provisions.

Conduct audits and reviews of construction, refurbishment, contractor management, and manual handling procedures.

Skills & Experience

Health & Safety leadership experience, ideally in retail or logistics.

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.

Want to find out more? Please contact me directly or make an application and Ill call you back to discuss.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.