HEAD OF HEALTH AND SAFETY | London, UK

Legal & General; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Health and Safety to ensure a safe working environment while managing compliance with regulations and standards. This pivotal role involves leading health and safety assurance activities, overseeing procurement relationships, and developing performance metrics to foster a culture of improvement. The company values diverse backgrounds and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options. If you are passionate about creating a safe and compliant environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Holiday entitlement

Family leave

Electric car scheme

Discounts

Modern workspace environments

Qualifications

• Experience managing ISO quality standards and compliance.
• Strong technical expertise in regulatory standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with ISO45001 and health and safety assurance activities.
• Manage safety and compliance risks in collaboration with relevant teams.

Skills

ISO45001 compliance

Health and Safety regulations

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Regulatory standards

Education

Experience in health and safety management

Background in residential property

Job description

HEAD OF HEALTH AND SAFETY

Legal & General London, United Kingdom

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We have been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, striving to build a better society, improve our customers' lives, and create value for shareholders. We are one of the world's largest asset managers, providing powerful asset origination capabilities that underpin our retirement and protection solutions, including pension risk transfer, UK and US life insurance, and UK workplace pensions and retirement income. As part of the wider L&G Group, with a heritage of over 180 years, we are pioneering institutional investment into the housing sector, focusing on Shared Ownership and affordable rent markets, aiming to be the UK's leading private affordable housing provider.

Job Description

We are recruiting a Head of Health and Safety to develop, oversee, manage, and support all aspects of our management and compliance systems, ensuring a safe working environment for staff, stakeholders, and customers. The role involves overseeing compliance with all relevant Health and Safety regulations for LGAH businesses acting as employer, landlord, and developer.

What you'll be doing:

1. Leading and managing ongoing compliance with ISO45001 across the businesses.
2. Leading health and safety assurance activities, including the implementation of Landlord Assurance model and CDM site safety assurance.
3. Acting as the responsible person for all safety and compliance aspects, including incident investigation and reporting.
4. Overseeing procurement and supplier relationships for specialist services ensuring delivery of required outcomes.
5. Supporting certification processes for quality standards and managing standard compliance.
6. Ensuring policies are up to date and reviewed in line with regulatory changes and sector good practices.
7. Developing and reporting safety and compliance performance metrics to foster a culture of learning and improvement.
8. Managing safety and compliance risks in collaboration with relevant teams.
9. Working with business teams to embed safety and compliance in end-to-end processes, including site acquisition, build, and management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing ISO quality standards.
• Commitment to a safe and compliant environment.
• Experience working with HSE and regulatory bodies.
• Background in residential property, health, safety, and compliance.
• Knowledge of legislation impacting affordable housing development and management.
• Strong technical expertise in regulatory standards.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including bonus schemes, pension, life assurance, healthcare, holiday entitlement, family leave, electric car scheme, discounts, and modern workspace environments.

Additional Information

At L&G, we foster an inclusive culture with opportunities for flexible working. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we support your career development. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every criterion, focusing on your strengths and potential.