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Group Head of Health and Safety

York based with hybrid working

£80-100K + £ car allowance + bonus + benefits

Purpose

This senior leadership role is responsible for defining, implementing, and leading Health and Safety strategy across the company. We are looking for someone to promote a positive safety culture, minimise risk, ensure compliance, and enhance safety standards throughout the organisation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of engaging with board-level, executive, senior leadership, management, and operational stakeholders across a national, multi-site business.

Strategy & Planning

·Define and continuously improve Health & Safety standards and culture.

·Develop and deliver a long-term Health & Safety strategy.

·Provide leadership and strategic guidance to direct reports and wider teams.

·Oversee risk assessment frameworks and audit systems.

·Influence and collaborate with senior leaders on Health & Safety priorities.

·Promote continuous improvement and learning in Health & Safety practices.

People & Leadership

·Lead and develop a team while providing wider business leadership.

·Foster a safety-first mindset across the organisation.

·Plan succession and talent development.

Financial & Commercial

·Manage the Health & Safety budget.

·Deliver value for money through third-party suppliers and services.

·Operate within budget parameters and align financial planning with business objectives.

Skills & Experience

·Health & Safety leadership experience, ideally in construction

·Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) and NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).

·Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

·Proven ability to deliver compliant H&S systems and processes.

·Contract and supplier management experience.

·Strong presentation and communication skills.

·Commercially aware, with a proactive and results-driven mindset