Head of Health & Safety

Macstaff; England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine logistics organization in Dover seeks a Head of Health & Safety to drive safety culture and compliance. This role involves developing policies, advising leadership, and leading safety initiatives. Candidates should have a degree, NEBOSH qualification, and track record in senior safety roles. A competitive salary of up to £80K+ is offered, with hybrid working options after training.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education with a professional Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
• A proven track record of leading Health & Safety at a senior level and navigating complex risk environments.
• Hands-on experience in shaping and embedding behavioral safety cultures.
• Visible commitment to Health & Safety values, leading by example.
• Skilled in learning from incidents through constructive investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Health & Safety vision and policy.
• Inspire and guide the Health & Safety team for proactive support.
• Advise and influence on new legislation impacts and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 while fostering innovation.
• Champion risk awareness and communicate lessons learned effectively.

Skills

Senior leadership in Health & Safety

Behavioural safety culture development

Strong communication skills

Risk management

Decision-making using KPIs

Education

Degree and NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

You will like

Heading Health & Safety for a significant marine logistics hub in Dover, Kent, UK. You can be proud to play a key role in the operations and development of a massive facility that is instrumental to travel and trade for the UK! Some flexible hybrid working available but 5 days on-site initially & 3-4 days on-site after training & balance from home.

You will like

The Head of Health and Safety, HOH&S job itself, where you will lead the development, refinement, and delivery of the organisation s Health & Safety vision and policy, embedding the company s values and fostering a strong, positive safety culture at the heart of everything. This role champions a culture of engagement at every level, ensuring the Health & Safety strategy is understood, embraced, and lived in practice.

Plus with responsibility for assurance, including ISO 45001, the role reinforces leadership s commitment to continual improvement.

More specifically:

• Inspire and guide the Health & Safety team to deliver proactive, professional, and future-focused support, advice, and coaching across the estate.
• Communicate with clarity and conviction, ensuring that staff, leaders, and the Board fully understand their responsibilities and role in maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Advise and influence Heads of Department, and the Board on the impact of new legislation and best practice, shaping strategic responses that safeguard people and operations.
• Ensure the organisation s Health & Safety management system is not only compliant with ISO 45001, but also a living framework for innovation and continual improvement.
• Guide the organisation s approach to Health & Safety policies and procedures so that compliance is achieved through ownership and engagement, not enforcement.
• Use KPIs and performance data to inform and inspire decision-making at Board and leadership levels.
• Represent the organisation as a leader in safety, sharing insights at external forums, conferences, and with stakeholders, and ensuring knowledge is cascaded effectively internally.
• Champion risk awareness by ensuring assessments and control measures are robust, practical, and embedded into everyday operations.
• Enable learning and accountability through well-facilitated reviews, timely investigations, and clear communication of lessons learned.
• Shape and deliver training programmes that empower employees to own Health & Safety and contribute to a stronger culture of care.
• Lead stewardship of the Health & Safety budget, ensuring resources are used effectively to support innovation, training, and improvement

NB Full company profile, and job/person specification will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

You will have

To be successful as Head of Health and Safety, HOH&S, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• Degree-level education with a professional Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
• A proven track record of leading Health & Safety at a senior level, with experience navigating complex risk environments.
• Hands-on experience of shaping and embedding behavioural safety cultures that go beyond compliance.
• Visible and authentic commitment to Health & Safety values, leading by example.
• Skilled in learning from incidents through transparent, constructive investigations that build trust and drive improvement.
• Full driving licence with flexibility to travel as required.

You will get

As Head of Health and Safety you get a competitive salary to £80K+ PA + Package TBA

You can apply

to this Head of Health and Safety position by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence to (url removed).

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