Head of Health, Safety and Environment

Irwin & Colton; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable waste management company in the UK is looking for a Head of Health, Safety and Environment. This role involves driving HSE strategy across operational sites and ensuring compliance and a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have senior HSE experience, strong knowledge of legislation, and a NEBOSH Diploma. The position offers a salary of £60,000 - £67,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within complex operational or high-risk environments.
• Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Focus on developing culture and capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the HSE strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance across all operations.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through engagement.
• Oversee incident investigations and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and motivate the HSE team for performance.

Skills

Senior HSE leadership experience

Understanding of HSE legislation

Influencing and engaging stakeholders

Collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Environmental qualification

Job description

Head of Health, Safety and Environment

Home based with travel across the midlands
60,000 - 67,000 + Car Allowance and Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to lead health, safety and environmental excellence for one of the UK's fastest-growing names in sustainable waste management and industrial services?

This organisation partners with major manufacturers and blue‑chip businesses nationwide to deliver innovative, environmentally responsible waste solutions. With ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for service, they're now looking for a Head of Health, Safety and Environment to shape the next phase of their journey.

This is a key leadership role where you'll drive strategy, lead a dedicated HSE team and influence safety culture across a network of operational sites. Working closely with the Director of HSE and senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and a proactive, people‑first approach to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the HSE strategy aligned with business objectives
• Ensure compliance across all operations through robust systems, audits, and reviews
• Champion a proactive safety culture through engagement, training, and leadership
• Oversee incident investigations, embedding lessons learned across sites
• Develop and motivate the HSE team to drive performance and continuous improvement
• Use data and insights to enhance HSE processes and performance

Qualifications

• Senior HSE leadership experience within complex operational or high‑risk environments
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation and compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to influence, engage and build credibility at all levels of an organisation
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach to developing culture and capability
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and ideally an environmental qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in their field. For further details and to apply please contact Scott Whyte on or (phone number removed).

Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.