
Head of Safety, Wellbeing & Sustainability
Principal People Recruitment
Rampton, Cambridge CB24 8QE, UK
Non-Clinical / Business Services / Other
Permanent
GPB 75,000 - GPB 85,000 per year
Looking to take the next step in your career?
Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager or Senior HSE professional ready to take on a Head of role? We re partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to raising the bar in health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.
This is your opportunity to take on a leadership position and make a real impact or perhaps you are already an astute leader within the industry looking for a fresh challenge.
The Role: We re looking for a passionate and driven leader to take ownership of the company s Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Sustainability strategy.
This is a high-profile role where you will have the autonomy to shape policies, influence senior stakeholders, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
You ll be at the forefront of developing initiatives that not only ensure compliance but also foster a proactive, engaged, and safety-first mindset across the organisation.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships at all levels, and want to make a tangible difference, this is the role for you.
This role is UK-wide, offering a hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Head Office near Wembley and the remaining time spent either on-site or working from home.
What You ll Be Doing:
Let s work together to find the right person for this incredible opportunity!
Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager or Senior HSE professional ready to take on a Head of role? We re partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to raising the bar in health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.
This is your opportunity to take on a leadership position and make a real impact or perhaps you are already an astute leader within the industry looking for a fresh challenge.
The Role: We re looking for a passionate and driven leader to take ownership of the company s Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Sustainability strategy.
This is a high-profile role where you will have the autonomy to shape policies, influence senior stakeholders, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
You ll be at the forefront of developing initiatives that not only ensure compliance but also foster a proactive, engaged, and safety-first mindset across the organisation.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships at all levels, and want to make a tangible difference, this is the role for you.
This role is UK-wide, offering a hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Head Office near Wembley and the remaining time spent either on-site or working from home.
What You ll Be Doing:
- Creating and implementing a forward-thinking Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Sustainability strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, while embedding best practices across the organisation.
- Leading, inspiring, and mentoring a team to embed a strong culture of safety, sustainability, and wellbeing.
- Driving sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact and improve corporate social responsibility efforts.
- Working closely with senior stakeholders, clients, and regulators, ensuring strong relationships and a client-centric approach.
- Analysing performance data and using insights to implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Developing and leading training initiatives to enhance awareness and engagement.
- An experienced Health & Safety Manager, Senior HSE Professional, or an existing Head of who has or is currently managing a team of two HSEQ professionals.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and sustainability frameworks, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Background in the infrastructure, construction, or major projects sector.
- Excellent client-facing experience and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A flexible, dynamic, and collaborative approach with exceptional communication skills.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans.
- ISO experience is essential, along with a NEBOSH Construction or equivalent qualification.
- Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum.
- Car Allowance: £7,000 + Mileage, Food and accommodation Expenses when required.
- Working Hours: 40-hour working week.
- Accident & Life Assurance: Provided after 3 months of employment.
- Annual Leave: 26 days of holiday per year + Bank Holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with People s Pension (3% employer, 5% employee contribution)
- Training & Development: Investing in people, offering job-specific training and career development opportunities.
Let s work together to find the right person for this incredible opportunity!
Salary range
- GPB 75,000 - GPB 85,000 per year