Head Of Health And Safety CV-Library Head Of Health And Safety

Scienceabode; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent testing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head of Health, Safety & Facilities to lead their Health & Safety function and oversee multi-site facilities management. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with UK legislation and industry standards, maintain high safety standards, and effectively manage facilities across several locations. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £90,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in Health, Safety and Facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, COSHH and ISO standards.
• Ability to oversee facilities management across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a company-wide Health & Safety strategy.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Health, Safety & Facilities team.
• Maintain and enhance H&S policies, procedures, risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to travel

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

IOSH membership

Job description

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.

About You

Essential

• 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.

£75000 – £90000/annum

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