Health, Safety & Fire Strategy Director

Irwin & Colton; Braintree; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bonus and Benefits

Job summary

Irwin & Colton is recruiting a Director of Health, Safety and Fire for a high‑profile UK operation. The role shapes safety strategy, governance and risk management across the estate, engaging senior leaders, contractors and frontline teams to embed a proactive safety culture.

The successful candidate will strengthen governance, assurance and cultural change initiatives while partnering with executives to drive performance and safety outcomes across the organisation.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma and Chartered IOSH membership are essential.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and fire safety legislation applicable to complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for health, safety and fire across the estate in line with legal requirements and internal standards.
• Lead company-wide safety risk management, governance, reporting and leading indicators to drive performance.
• Influence senior stakeholders and act as trusted adviser to the executive leadership team.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary safety function and develop capability and collaboration across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety governance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered

Job description

Irwin & Colton is recruiting a Director of Health, Safety and Fire for a high‑profile UK operation. The role shapes safety strategy, governance and risk management across the estate, engaging senior leaders, contractors and frontline teams to embed a proactive safety culture.

The successful candidate will strengthen governance, assurance and cultural change initiatives while partnering with executives to drive performance and safety outcomes across the organisation.