HEAD OF HEALTH & SAFETY (1358) at £80-100K

Job title:

HEAD OF HEALTH & SAFETY (1358) at £80-100K

Company:

Bryan & Armstrong

Job description

Leicester based with hybrid working£80-100K + £7,800 car allowance + up to 30% bonus + benefitsPurposeThis senior leadership role is responsible for defining, implementing, and leading Health and Safety strategy across over 300 retail, warehousing, and logistics sites. We are looking for someone to promote a positive safety culture, minimise risk, ensure compliance, and enhance safety standards throughout the organisation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of engaging with board-level, executive, senior leadership, management, and operational stakeholders across a national, multi-site business.Strategy & Planning

• Define and continuously improve Health & Safety standards and culture.
• Develop and deliver a long-term Health & Safety strategy.
• Provide leadership and strategic guidance to direct reports and wider teams.
• Oversee risk assessment frameworks and audit systems.
• Influence and collaborate with senior leaders on Health & Safety priorities.
• Promote continuous improvement and learning in Health & Safety practices.

People & Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of four, while providing wider business leadership.
• Foster a safety-first mindset across the organisation.
• Plan succession and talent development.

Financial & Commercial

• Manage the Health & Safety budget.
• Deliver value for money through third-party suppliers and services.
• Operate within budget parameters and align financial planning with business objectives.

Risk & Operational Processes

• Identify and mitigate workplace health & safety and fire safety risks.
• Lead training initiatives and ensure up-to-date Health & Safety provisions.
• Conduct audits and reviews of construction, refurbishment, contractor management, and manual handling procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Health & Safety leadership experience, ideally in retail or logistics.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) and NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to deliver compliant H&S systems and processes.
• Contract and supplier management experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, with a proactive and results-driven mindset.

Want to find out more? Please contact Steven Bryan directly (steven@bryan-armstrong.com) or make an application and I’ll call you back to discuss.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.

Expected salary

£80000 – 100000 per year

Location

Leicester

Job date

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:05:56 GMT

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