Head Of Health And Safety

Head of Health & Safety

MCR are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Head of Health & Safety for our client, to lead and develop the organisation’s health, safety, and compliance strategy to ISO 45001. This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and embedding a strong safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the company’s Health & Safety strategy in line with business objectives.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership on all Health & Safety matters.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Health & Safety performance and compliance.
• Establish measurable Health & Safety objectives and monitor performance against targets.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure the organisation remains compliant.
• Lead external audits, customer audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO 45001 and other relevant management systems.

Risk Management

• Oversee the completion and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyse Health & Safety data, trends, and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure effective emergency preparedness and response procedures are in place.

Specialist Compliance Areas

• Manage compliance relating to the PUWER, ensuring equipment is safe, maintained, and used correctly.
• Oversee compliance with the LOLER, including inspection programmes and statutory requirements.
• Lead compliance with the COSHH Regulations, ensuring suitable assessments, controls, monitoring, and training are in place.
• Ensure compliance with DSE Regulations through workstation assessments and ergonomic best practices.
• Advise operational teams on risk reduction and safe working practices across all areas of the business.

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes across the organisation.
• Ensure managers and employees understand their Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Maintain competency matrices and training records.
• Coach and mentor managers to improve accountability and ownership of Health & Safety performance.

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification.
• CMIOSH, Grad IOSH or IOSH membership with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role.
• Strong Health & Safety management experience within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, warehousing, or heavy operational environment.
• Proven track record of driving Health & Safety improvements, reducing incidents, and maintaining compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Demonstrable experience managing compliance relating to: PUWER
• LOLER
• COSHH
• DSE
• Experience conducting accident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience leading and managing internal and external audits.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and influencing organisational change.
• Multi-site Health & Safety experience is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to influence operational teams and senior management alike.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Commercially aware and pragmatic approach to risk management.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary is £55k plus depending on experience and qualifications.

We DO NOT offer sponsorship so you are a UK resident and have the correct Right to Work documentation.

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