Head of HSEQ

Goodman Masson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Head of HSEQ to shape the health, safety, environment, and quality strategy. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with regulations, lead safety teams, and enhance safety culture across the organization. Ideal candidates will have substantial senior-level experience in HSEQ and related qualifications. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving cultural and operational improvements.
• Experience in construction safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team managing HSEQ strategy and compliance.
• Oversee the development and delivery of the HSEQ framework.
• Take strategic ownership of construction site auditing and risk management.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Substantial senior-level experience in HSEQ

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

IOSH/IIRSM membership

Principal Designer/CDM qualifications

Job description

Head of HSEQ Hackney Council

Grade: PO9 Salary: £66,084 £70,032

Location: Hackney / Hybrid Working

Recruiting in partnership with Goodman Masson

Overview

Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of HSEQ, a newly created leadership role at the heart of the borough’s Resident Safety service. This is a key opportunity to shape and deliver an ambitious Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) strategy that underpins safety excellence across construction, refurbishment, DLO operations and housing services.

Responsibilities

As Head of HSEQ, you will lead a specialist team of Principal Designers, CDM Advisors, auditors, training professionals and safety specialists. You will oversee the development and delivery of Hackney’s corporate HSEQ framework, ensuring full compliance with the CDM Regulations 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, ISO standards, and wider statutory obligations.

You will take strategic ownership of construction site auditing, safety management systems, competency frameworks, accreditation processes and incident management. The role also plays a central part in governance, with significant visibility across the organisation, attending and chairing key housing safety and compliance boards. Your leadership will help embed a strong safety culture across the Council and its partners, enhancing standards and reducing risk for residents.

Qualifications

We are seeking a forward-thinking and credible safety leader with substantial senior-level experience in HSEQ, construction safety, compliance or resident safety. You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of driving cultural and operational improvements. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), IOSH/IIRSM membership and Principal Designer/CDM qualifications are required or must be achieved within 18 months.

Next Steps

This is a rare opportunity to lead a critical safety function within a progressive London borough committed to high standards, innovation and resident-focused service delivery. If you are motivated by public service, technically strong, and passionate about improving safety outcomes, we would welcome your application.

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