Head of Health & Safety

Position : Head of Health&Safety

Salary : Interim or Permanent, Day rate £500-600, permanent £70k

Location : West Midlands

The Role

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Health & Safety to lead, shape, and embed a proactive safety culture across our entire service operation. Reporting directly to the Group H&S Director and MD  you will ensure full statutory compliance while designing practical, commercial safety solutions that work seamlessly in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

The Ideal Candidate: must be positive ,proactive and a hands on individual who leads from the front takes genuine ownership and has a can-do attitude. They do not want professionals from a large corporate backgrounds who 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Culture: Develop and execute our group-wide Health & Safety strategy, moving our teams from simple compliance to a genuinely proactive safety culture.

• Policy & Compliance: Own, update, and enforce all H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work in line with UK legislation (including the Health and Safety at Work Act, fire safety, food hygiene/allergens if applicable, and manual handling).

• Multi-Site Governance: Lead a team of H&S advisors and site champions to deliver consistent audits, site inspections, and incident investigations across all locations.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with operational leaders, site managers, and HR to ensure safety protocols support commercial goals without creating unnecessary red tape.

• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external bodies, including the HSE, Environmental Health Officers (EHO), and Fire Authorities.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent NVQ Level 5/6) and Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards it.

• Sector Experience: Proven track record in a senior H&S leadership role within a fast-paced, multi-site service environment (e.g., hospitality, retail, leisure, facilities, or logistics).

• Commercial Mindset: Ability to balance strict regulatory requirements with the practical realities of customer service and day-to-day operations.

• Leadership & Influence: An engaging communicator who can coach frontline managers, influence senior directors, and inspire teams at every level.

• Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with experience using H&S management software to spot trends and prevent incidents before they happen.