Head of Health and Safety

Job Description of Head of Health and Safety

Are you passionate about shaping a culture where safety is at the heart of everything? Our client in Dover is seeking a visionary Head of Health & Safety to lead their Health & Safety strategy, champion values, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

About the Role of Head of Health and Safety

As Head of Health & Safety, you’ll set the tone for excellence - embedding a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance, and inspiring engagement at every level. You’ll use data and insight to anticipate risks, drive innovation, and deliver programmes that make a real difference. You’ll be a visible leader, trusted advisor, and steward of best practice, ensuring people, operations, and reputation are protected.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Health and Safety

* Lead, inspire, and develop the Health & Safety team to deliver proactive, professional support across the estate.

* Champion a culture of engagement, ensuring Health & Safety is understood, embraced, and lived by all.

* Advise senior leaders and the Board on legislation, best practice, and strategic responses.

* Ensure Health & Safety management system is compliant with ISO 45001 and drives continual improvement.

* Use KPIs and performance data to inform decision-making and shape strategy.

* Represent the organisation externally, sharing insights and building stakeholder confidence.

* Foster learning from incidents, ensuring timely investigations and embedding preventative actions.

* Lead stewardship of the Health & Safety budget, supporting innovation and training.

Skills and

Experience of the Head of Health and Safety

* A credible, confident communicator

* A professional Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent)

* Proven experience leading Health & Safety at a senior level in complex environments

* Extensive experience of shaping and embedding behavioural safety cultures

* Strong analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills

* The ability to inspire, develop, and empower teams

* A full driving license and flexibility to travel as required

Benefits

* 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

* Generous contributory pension scheme

* Discretionary annual bonus scheme

* Private Health Care

* Life assurance

* Employee assistance programme

* 3rd party discounts

* Cycle to work scheme

* Benefits and reward platform

* Free Parking

* Employee volunteering scheme

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