Health & Safety Director

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Director to oversee compliance and safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in H&S roles, a strong grasp of UK legislation, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £140k plus a package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior H&S role, ideally within facilities management, construction, or engineering sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills at both site and board level.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust Health & Safety strategy in line with legislation.
• Provide guidance to H&S team and operational staff.
• Lead on incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Deliver training to build awareness and accountability.
• Collaborate to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH

CMIOSH status

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Director – National – Up to £140k + package

We are working with a leading UK facilities management provider, delivering integrated services across commercial, public sector, and industrial environments. With a focus on excellence, compliance, and sustainability.

The role is for an experienced and strategic Health & Safety Director to lead the H&S function, shape safety culture, and ensure full compliance with UK legislation and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Health & Safety strategy in line with UK legislation and industry standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the H&S team and operational staff across all sites.
• Lead on incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver training and communication programs to build awareness and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with clients, suppliers, and contractors to ensure a safe working environment.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and proactively adjust policies and procedures.

Ideal Health & Safety Director

• NEBOSH
• CMIOSH status
• Extensive experience in a senior H&S role, ideally within facilities management, construction, or engineering sectors
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations
• Proven leadership and influencing skills at both site and board level
• Analytical, pragmatic, and solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to travel nationally as required

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Paris at COREcruitment dot com

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