Head of Health & Safety

DMA Group; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DMA Group in the West Midlands is seeking a strategic, hands-on Head of Health & Safety to lead and embed a proactive safety culture across our service operation. Reporting to the Group H&S Director and MD, you will ensure full statutory compliance while designing practical safety solutions for a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

The ideal candidate holds a NEBOSH Diploma (or NVQ Level 5/6) and CMIOSH, with senior multi-site leadership in hospitality, retail or logistics.

Formación

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) status or working towards it.
• Senior H&S leadership experience in fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial goals.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute the group-wide H&S strategy and culture.
• Own and update H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Lead audits, site inspections, and incident investigations across locations.
• Collaborate with operations and HR to align safety with business goals.

Conocimientos

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven

Multi-site governance

Educación

NVQ Level 5/6

CMIOSH

Herramientas

H&S management software

Descripción del empleo

Position : Head of Health&Safety

Salary : Interim or Permanent, Day rate £(Apply online only), permanent £70k

Location : West Midlands

The Role

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Health & Safety to lead, shape, and embed a proactive safety culture across our entire service operation. Reporting directly to the Group H&S Director and MD you will ensure full statutory compliance while designing practical, commercial safety solutions that work seamlessly in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

must be positive ,proactive and a hands on individual who leads from the front takes genuine ownership and has a can-do attitude. They do not want professionals from a large corporate backgrounds who

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Culture: Develop and execute our group-wide Health & Safety strategy, moving our teams from simple compliance to a genuinely proactive safety culture.
• Policy & Compliance: Own, update, and enforce all H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work in line with UK legislation (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, fire safety, food hygiene/allergens if applicable, and manual handling).
• Multi-Site Governance: Lead a team of H&S advisors and site champions to deliver consistent audits, site inspections, and incident investigations across all locations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with operational leaders, site managers, and HR to ensure safety protocols support commercial goals without creating unnecessary red tape.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external bodies, including the HSE, Environmental Health Officers (EHO), and Fire Authorities.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent NVQ Level 5/6) and Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards it.
• Sector Experience: Proven track record in a senior H&S leadership role within a fast-paced, multi-site service environment (e.g., hospitality, retail, leisure, facilities, or logistics).
• Commercial Mindset: Ability to balance strict regulatory requirements with the practical realities of customer service and day-to-day operations.
• Leadership & Influence: An engaging communicator who can coach frontline managers, influence senior directors, and inspire teams at every level.
• Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with experience using H&S management software to spot trends and prevent incidents before they happen