Head of Health & Safety Ops – Strategic Leader (Hybrid)

Irwin & Colton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety consultancy is seeking a Head of Health and Safety Operations to lead health and safety strategies within a complex public-sector organisation. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, overseeing incident response, and managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess senior-level experience in health and safety, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. Competitive remuneration is offered for this hybrid role based in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading in complex or public-sector environments.
• Ability to manage live incident responses and emergencies.
• Demonstrated capability in health and safety strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the health and safety strategy and advise senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations, and performance reporting.
• Provide strategic oversight of mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Fulfil responsibilities as Duty Manager and Incident Control Officer.
• Manage and develop a health, safety, and wellbeing team.

Skills

Senior-level health and safety leadership experience

Experience managing incident response

Understanding of operational security

Influencing senior stakeholders

Leading multi-disciplinary teams

Analytical and reporting skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

A leading health and safety consultancy is seeking a Head of Health and Safety Operations to lead health and safety strategies within a complex public-sector organisation. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, overseeing incident response, and managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess senior-level experience in health and safety, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. Competitive remuneration is offered for this hybrid role based in London.