Head of Health & Safety

Dignity Funerals Limited; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK funeral provider seeks a Head of Health & Safety to shape safety culture and compliance across operations. This role requires significant leadership experience, a NEBOSH Diploma, and a track record of driving innovation in health and safety. You'll lead a dedicated team, work with senior leaders, and directly impact the wellbeing of thousands. In return, enjoy a competitive salary, a considerable car allowance, and benefits including private healthcare and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

BUPA Private Healthcare (Family)

Pension Scheme 4% Matched

Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior health and safety position.
• Ability to drive cultural change and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a multi-site operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of health and safety professionals.
• Set the health and safety direction for the property portfolio.
• Drive innovation in health and safety practices.

Skills

Proven experience in health and safety

Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Outstanding communication skills

Influencing stakeholders

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NVQ Level 5/6

IOSH Trainer

IIRSM membership

Job description

Head of Health & Safety

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid flexible, 3 days in office/travel to sites)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + car allowance

Be the Driving Force Behind Safety Excellence at Dignity. Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of health and safety for a nationally recognised organisation? Dignity is seeking a qualified, visionary Head of Health & Safety to join our Property Team, a role that is absolutely pivotal to our ongoing success and operational integrity.

This is not just another job. This is a critical, high-impact leadership position at the heart of our business. You'll be the architect of our safety culture, responsible for safeguarding our people, ensuring regulatory excellence, and driving innovation across all our sites.

Why this role matters

• Strategic Influence: You'll set the direction for health and safety across the entire property portfolio, working closely with senior leaders and shaping policies that make a real difference.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated H&S professionals, empowering them to deliver best-in-class safety outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a proactive, solutions-focused approach—analyzing data, driving innovation, and embedding a culture of learning and accountability.
• Operational Impact: Your work will directly reduce incidents, improve wellbeing, and ensure Dignity remains a leader in compliance and risk management.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a senior health and safety leadership role, ideally in a multi-site or complex operational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• A track record of driving cultural change, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential; further qualifications (NVQ Level 5/6, IOSH Trainer, IIRSM membership) are a plus.
• Outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on the safety and well‑being of thousands.
• A seat at the table with senior leadership, shaping the future of Dignity’s operations.
• The opportunity to develop and empower a talented team, leaving a legacy of excellence.

What we provide to you

• Annual salary of up to £80,000.
• £6,000 Annual Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• BUPA Private Healthcare (Family).
• Pension Scheme 4% Matched.
• Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary.
• Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

What are the next steps?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the 'apply' button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

About Us

We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.

Now we are building the UK’s leading end‑of‑life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country’s largest will writer and one of the UK’s top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.

Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end‑of‑life care. Here to help, whenever you need.

FCA Statement

We’re regulated by the FCA, therefore, some roles may be subject to background checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.