Head of Health & Safety

Bryan & Armstrong; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading real estate company is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to lead compliance and performance across a diverse property portfolio. You will ensure that all activities conform to health and safety legislation, advise senior management, and maintain a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to oversee multiple sites. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered for this pivotal senior role.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety management across multiple sites.
• Confident safety leader, able to engage with senior executives.
• IT literate with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Maintain and develop H&S policies and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor operational risks.
• Advise on emerging legislation and risks.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety

Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Excellent communication skills

Strong reporting and analytical skills

Proactive approach

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6

Job description

Head of Health & Safety

Location: London (Head Office) Hybrid working 1 day a week from home

Salary: £85-£95k + Excellent Benefits

Company: Market-Leading Real Estate & Flexible Workspace Business

Are you an experienced Health & Safety leader looking to make a real impact across a diverse property portfolio?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading real estate and flexible workspace business that owns and operates more than 70 iconic business centres across London and the Southeast, home to over 4,000 of the capital’s most dynamic and creative companies.

With a strong reputation for community, sustainability, and innovation, the business goes beyond providing workspace – it creates thriving environments where businesses can grow, collaborate, and succeed.

The Role

As Head of Health & Safety, you will lead the strategic direction of Health & Safety across the entire portfolio, ensuring compliance, driving performance, and fostering a positive, proactive safety culture.

You will act as the principal advisor to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, shaping safety governance, risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives across a multi-site environment.

This is a senior role with a strong mix of strategy, hands‑on support, stakeholder influence, and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all business activities comply with UK Health & Safety legislation, ACOPs and best practice.
• Maintain and develop H&S policies, risk assessments, legal registers, and statutory compliance processes.
• Advise senior leaders on emerging legislation, risks, and required actions.
• Oversee fire risk management across the portfolio, ensuring actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Oversee accident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage the Insurance Risk Improvement Register and advise on H&S aspects of minor capex projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections across the portfolio to monitor operational risks and safe systems of work.
• Support centre teams in identifying and mitigating customer-related risks.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier competence, ensuring ongoing suitability.
• Monitor construction and redevelopment activity to ensure CDM compliance and safe working practices.
• Support managers in maintaining safe systems of work with expert advice and practical guidance.

About You

You’re a confident, influential safety leader with the ability to work across a multi-site environment and engage effectively with senior executives, operational teams and property managers.

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, building & workplace regulations
• Excellent communicator, able to influence and challenge where needed
• IT literate with strong reporting and analytical skills
• Broad experience in Health & Safety management across multiple sites
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously

• Previous experience in real estate, FM, property management or similar environments

If you’re a forward-thinking Health & Safety professional ready for your next leadership challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or arrange a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

Agency notes

This is a full‑time permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and the role is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment. The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered will be dependent on experience. The role is based out of the central London office, with travel across the London portfolio.

Apply today or contact Bryan & Armstrong Ltd in confidence for further information.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health, Safety, Environment and Quality recruiter, supplying professionals across H&S, HSEQ, Fire, CDM, Security, Environmental and Quality Management disciplines on both permanent and interim contracts.