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Senior Head of Environment, Health, and Safety
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Senior Head of Health and Safety
Location: London, Hybrid 2 days per week.
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000
We are seeking a Senior Head of Health and Safety to lead our SHEQ strategy across a high-volume, unionized transport network of ~5,000 employees.
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Head of Health and Safety will serve as the principal advisor to the Board, shifting our operations from standard compliance to a modern safety science model (HOP, Safety II, and Restorative Just Culture).
Core Responsibilities
- Strategy & Governance: Own the SHEQ framework, maintain ISO certifications, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise Executive leadership on risk management.
- Safety Culture & Learning: Embed Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, Restorative Just Culture, and Learning Teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Operations & Sustainability: Oversee audits, incident investigations, fleet decarbonization safety, and environmental initiatives (emissions, waste, pollution).
- Leadership & Stakeholders: Lead internal SHEQ teams and manage relationships with Trade Unions, regulators, and transport authorities.
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Senior Head of Health and Safety Key Requirements
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- Qualifications:
- NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Recognized Environmental qualification.
- Experience:
- Executive-level leadership in safety-critical, complex operational or transport environments.
- Expertise:
- Deep knowledge of UK safety legislation, organizational culture change, and modern safety frameworks (HOP, Safety II).
If this opportunity matches your expertise, please apply now through our partners and executive search specialists, GS2 Partnership.
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