Health and Safety Director

Health and Safety Director
Salary up to 120,000 + benefits
London-based

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by one of the UK's leading property management organisations operating within the residential space to recruit a Health and Safety Director . This is a Board-facing leadership role, responsible for setting strategy and providing governance and assurance across health, safety and technical compliance for a complex, multi-service national portfolio.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Director will include:

• Developing and implementing the Group Health and Safety strategy, aligned to the wider business plan

• Acting as principal adviser to the Board and Executive Leadership Team on compliance performance, operational risk and emerging regulatory requirements

• Building and maintaining a robust governance and assurance framework, including auditing, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement programmes

• Overseeing serious incident investigations, ensuring learning and corrective actions are embedded across the organisation

• Providing senior oversight of statutory compliance disciplines including building safety and fire safety, gas, electrical, water hygiene and asbestos management

• Ensuring governance is in place for high-risk activities and principal contractor responsibilities

• Leading, developing and strengthening the Health, Safety and Technical function, supporting capability building across the wider business

• Supporting major bids, mobilisations and key customer relationships with clear, transparent assurance

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The successful Health and Safety Director will have:

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• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with associated membership of a relevant professional body (CMIOSH, CEng, FIIRSM or equivalent)

• Significant senior leadership experience within a complex, multi-site, multi-service operational environment within the residential sector

• Strong working knowledge of UK statutory and regulatory compliance across housing, property, facilities management and construction

• Proven ability to advise Boards and Exec teams, translating complex technical issues into clear, practical direction

• Evidence of driving culture change and continuous improvement programme

This is an excellent opportunity to influence a national organisation's approach to health and safety governance and develop your leadership career in a strategic, impactful role.

For more information or to apply, please contact Irwin and Colton at or .

Discipline(s):

Public Sector and Education, Facilities Management and Property, Corporate and Professional Services

Job type:

Permanent