Job Title: Health and Safety Director
Location: National (flexible base with travel as required)
Salary: Circa £90,000 per annum
Reporting to: Executive Board
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are working with a respected and well-established national business seeking a Health and Safety Director to join the executive leadership team. This is a pivotal role at board level, responsible for shaping and driving the organisation’s health and safety strategy across a diverse and complex operational landscape.
You will lead on regulatory compliance, risk management, cultural engagement, and strategic safety planning across multiple business units and regional operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute the company-wide health and safety strategy in alignment with corporate goals
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Lead and inspire a national H&S team, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and performance standards
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Act as the senior advisor to the Executive Board on all H&S matters
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Oversee compliance with current health, safety, and environmental legislation
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Create a positive and proactive safety culture across all levels of the business
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Ensure robust risk assessment and incident investigation processes are in place and followed
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Lead business continuity and crisis management frameworks in partnership with key stakeholders
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Monitor, audit, and report on H&S performance, recommending improvements as needed
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Work closely with operational, legal, HR, and property teams to ensure integrated compliance and safety solutions
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Represent the business externally in relation to regulatory bodies and industry forums
Candidate Requirements
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Extensive senior leadership experience in health and safety, ideally at Director or Executive Board level
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Proven track record in a multi-site or national operational business
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Strong understanding of current UK health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
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Experience driving culture change and implementing large-scale H&S initiatives
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Exceptional communication, influencing, and leadership skills
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NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (CMIOSH preferred)
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Ability to travel nationally as required
What’s on Offer
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Salary circa £90,000
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Executive-level responsibility and input into group strategy
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The opportunity to make a tangible impact at scale
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A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team
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National remit with flexibility