Head of Health & Safety

Overview

Are you a confident and dynamic Head of Health & Safety seeking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

Due to a recent merger we are recruiting for the largest Housing Association in the South-East, managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

You will lead the operational delivery of health and safety strategy across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. Reporting to the Director – Health, Safety & Facilities, this role will manage a team of health and safety professionals, oversee risk management, and embed a positive safety culture throughout all business activities, and provide strategic support in shaping policies and frameworks that safeguard residents, colleagues, and contractors.

A key element of this role is to lead, influence and drive the evolution of health and safety processes and procedures for Property and Development & Regeneration services, which form over half of operations. This will be achieved through adopting a strong business partnering / mentoring approach to guide continuous improvements. The successful candidate will have a strong self-starter mindset who views challenges as chances to innovate and learn.

• Review existing H&S processes and identify areas to standardise procedures across functions for consistency and efficiency and implement best-in-class solutions.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations, and sector-specific requirements.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are completed within specified time frames.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to promote ownership and leadership of health and safety.
• Work with L&D to ensure impactful training and awareness programs are delivered.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, providing training, coaching and guidance to staff and contractors.

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification (Level
  6).
• Proven significant experience in health and safety leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Understanding of statutory compliance with legislation and regulations including but not limited to asbestos, legionella, LOLER, electricity, gas, fire etc.

• 30 days holiday, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave:
  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging - 2 days in the office per week minimum.

The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced presenter with great visibility and exposure at board level where you will have a voice and directly impact decision making.

If you are looking for your next step in H&S or looking to move into a Not for Profit organisation where you can give back, apply now!