Overview

Head of Health & Safety | Thames Valley, Hampshire, Berkshire, or Surrey (with UK coverage)  £75-85K + car or allowance + benefits

A leading UK facilities services provider with a team of 500 dedicated professionals are seeking a highly skilled Head of Health & Safety to lead a team of Health & Safety auditors and managers across the country.

This is a great opportunity for a persuasive, experienced Health and Safety professional to influence senior leadership and drive high-performance standards across a rapidly growing organisation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and embedding a culture where health, safety, and environmental excellence is at the core of everything we do.

Key responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the organisation’s HSE strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Inspire and lead a national HSE team, setting clear goals and overseeing training requirements for staff and contractors in line with legislation and best practice.
  • Culture & Compliance: Champion a people-first safety culture, embedding HSE best practices into day-to-day operations and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Performance & Metrics: Ensure compliance with internal procedures and KPIs, implementing corrective actions and improvements as needed.
  • Risk Management & Accreditation: Oversee the implementation of robust risk management systems and maintain ISO and Integrated Management System (IMS) accreditations.
  • Reporting & Governance: Lead incident investigations and provide strategic reporting to the Board on HSE performance, risks, and mitigation actions.
  • Representation: Serve as the organisation’s HSE ambassador, ensuring the company is recognised as a leader in health, safety, and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate:

  • Significant senior-level experience in HSE, ideally within facilities management, property maintenance, or construction sectors.
  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with CMIOSH or IEMA membership.
  • Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, ISO management systems, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and drive cultural transformation.
  • Experience managing large, multi-site teams across various regions.
  • A strategic mindset combined with hands-on leadership and a genuine passion for health, safety, and sustainability.

Benefits:

  • Company car or car allowance
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Company pension

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.