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Head Of Health And Safety

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Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£75k - £83k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Health & Safety – Operations

Central London
£70,967 – £83,926 + Excellent Benefits (29% Pension, 30 days holiday + BH)
Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety leader to join one of the UK’s most prestigious and complex operational environments.

This senior leadership role will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary operational safety function across a large and diverse estate, supporting a wide range of operational, facilities management, maintenance and project activities.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Health & Safety professionals and subject matter experts, driving a proactive and consistent approach to operational safety, continuous improvement and positive safety culture across the organisation.

This is a highly visible position requiring strong stakeholder engagement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at senior level within a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop a high-performing operational Health & Safety team across multiple disciplines

* Provide expert operational H&S support across corporate, maintenance and construction-related activities

* Drive consistency and best practice across safety processes, systems and procedures

* Develop proactive monitoring programmes including inspections, audits and assurance activities

* Produce performance reports, dashboards and trend analysis for senior leadership teams

* Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis

* Support wider cultural and transformational safety initiatives across the organisation

* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across operational and senior leadership teams

* Promote continual improvement and a positive, collaborative safety culture

Candidate Requirements

* NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 or degree in a Health & Safety related discipline

* Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent professional body

* Significant experience leading operational Health & Safety functions within large, complex organisations

* Experience managing and developing teams of Health & Safety professionals

* Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, standards and best practice

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to influence, challenge and engage effectively at all organisational levels

* Construction and/or facilities management experience would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

* Excellent salary and pension package

* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

* Outstanding career development opportunities

* Opportunity to work within a unique and nationally significant environment

* Inclusive and collaborative working culture

Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) level will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers

Reference: 225105765

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Head Of Health And Safety

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Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£75k - £83k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Health & Safety – Operations

Central London
£70,967 – £83,926 + Excellent Benefits (29% Pension, 30 days holiday + BH)
Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety leader to join one of the UK’s most prestigious and complex operational environments.

This senior leadership role will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary operational safety function across a large and diverse estate, supporting a wide range of operational, facilities management, maintenance and project activities.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Health & Safety professionals and subject matter experts, driving a proactive and consistent approach to operational safety, continuous improvement and positive safety culture across the organisation.

This is a highly visible position requiring strong stakeholder engagement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at senior level within a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop a high-performing operational Health & Safety team across multiple disciplines

* Provide expert operational H&S support across corporate, maintenance and construction-related activities

* Drive consistency and best practice across safety processes, systems and procedures

* Develop proactive monitoring programmes including inspections, audits and assurance activities

* Produce performance reports, dashboards and trend analysis for senior leadership teams

* Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis

* Support wider cultural and transformational safety initiatives across the organisation

* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across operational and senior leadership teams

* Promote continual improvement and a positive, collaborative safety culture

Candidate Requirements

* NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 or degree in a Health & Safety related discipline

* Membership of IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent professional body

* Significant experience leading operational Health & Safety functions within large, complex organisations

* Experience managing and developing teams of Health & Safety professionals

* Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, standards and best practice

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to influence, challenge and engage effectively at all organisational levels

* Construction and/or facilities management experience would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

* Excellent salary and pension package

* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

* Outstanding career development opportunities

* Opportunity to work within a unique and nationally significant environment

* Inclusive and collaborative working culture

Security clearance to Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) level will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers
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Reference: 225105765

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