Head of Health & Safety

Dignity Funerals; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider is looking for a Head of Health & Safety to lead safety initiatives across their property portfolio. This role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the direction for health and safety, leading a dedicated team, and driving continuous improvement in safety practices. A NEBOSH Diploma is essential along with proven leadership experience. The position offers an annual salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits including a car allowance, bonuses, and healthcare.

Benefits

Annual salary of up to £80,000

£6,000 Annual Car Allowance

Company Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

BUPA Private Healthcare (Family)

Pension Scheme 4% Matched

Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior health and safety leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Track record of driving cultural change and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Set health and safety direction across the property portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a team of H&S professionals.
• Champion proactive, solutions-focused approaches in safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

NVQ Level 5/6 (plus)

Job description

Job Details

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid flexible, 3 days in office/travel to sites)
• <ほど>Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + car allowance

Be the Driving Force Behind Safety Excellence at Dignity. Dignity is seeking a qualified, visionary Head of Health & Safety to join our Property Team, a role that is absolutely pivotal to our ongoing success and operational integrity.

Why this role matters

• Strategic Influence: You’ll set the direction for health and safety across the entire property portfolio, working closely with senior leaders and shaping policies that make a real difference.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated H&S professionals, empowering them to deliver best‑in‑class safety outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a proactive, solutions‑focused approach—analysing data, driving innovation, and embedding a culture of learning and accountability.
• Operational Impact: Your work will directly reduce incidents, improve wellbeing, and ensure Dignity remains a leader in compliance and risk management.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior health and safety leadership role, ideally in a multi‑site or complex operational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• A track record of driving cultural change, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential; further qualifications (NVQ Level 5/6, IOSH Trainer, IIRSM membership) are a plus.
• Outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on the safety and well‑being of thousands.
• A seat at the table with senior leadership, shaping the future of Dignity’s operations.
• The opportunity hablamos to develop and empower a talented team, leaving a legacy of excellence.

What We Provide To You

• Annual salary of up to £80,000.
• £6,000 Annual Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• BUPA Private Healthcare (Family).
• Pension Scheme 4% Matched.
• Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary.
• Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

Next Steps

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

About Usmap>

We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. Now we are building the UK’s leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country’s largest will writer and one of the UK’s top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need.

Regulatory Statement

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like,реді թվում we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.

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Recruitment Closure Notice

We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.