Head Of Health And Safety

12 hours ago

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom VRS UK Full time

Head of Health, Safety & Facilities

Location: UK (multi-site)

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Health, Safety & Facilities to lead their Health & Safety function and oversee facilities management across their UK Food & Water Testing sites. As the successful candidate, you will be key to ensuring legal compliance, maintaining high safety standards, and overseeing well-managed facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a company-wide Health & Safety strategy aligned with UK legislation and industry standards.
  • Lead, mentor and develop the Health, Safety & Facilities team.
  • Maintain and enhance H&S policies, procedures, risk assessments, audits and inspections.
  • Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
  • Promote proactive hazard identification and effective SHEQ communication across all locations.
  • Advise operational teams (laboratories, logistics, office) on H&S, quality and environmental matters.
  • Oversee facilities management, including site maintenance, cleaning and building services contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety and environmental requirements.
  • Monitor permit-to-work systems and support emergency response planning.
  • Manage budgets and produce KPI and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.

Essential
About You

  • NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification; IOSH membership advantageous.
  • Proven leadership experience in Health, Safety and Facilities management.
  • Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, COSHH and ISO standards.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to travel across multiple UK sites.

Desirable

  • Experience within laboratory, food testing or similar regulated environments.
  • Multi-site facilities management experience.

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