Head of Health and Safety

Principal People Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national Transport and Logistics organisation is seeking a Head of Health and Safety to provide strategic leadership across the UK. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model and the opportunity to shape a safety culture while managing a team of EHS professionals within a FTSE250 company.

Benefits

Clear opportunities for personal development

Influence and autonomy in shaping Health and Safety

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.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of Health and Safety Advisors.
• Foster strong relationships with operational teams to embed a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proactive approach

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.