Head of Health & Safety

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Health and Safety to join an internationally recognised Children’s Charity on a fixed term contract. The purpose of this role is to lead the strategic development and implementation of a robust, sustainable Health & Safety (H&S) framework and system across the Organisation. The role will deliver the Health & Safety action plan, strengthen governance and compliance, embed a proactive safety culture, and ensure the Charity fulfils its legal obligations and duty of care to colleagues, volunteers, and visitors

across offices, retail stores, events, and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a clear H&S framework aligned with legal duties and best practices
• Ensure policies, procedures, and roles are up-to-date, accessible, and consistently applied
• Provide accurate and timely assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee through improved reporting and KPIs
• Align risk and compliance functions to support integrated safety and resilience
• Promote leadership accountability and embed a proactive safety culture across the organisation
• Relaunch and lead the H&S Committee/Working Group to enhance colleague engagement
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and learning processes
• Implement and manage a user-friendly incident reporting system
• Assess and control risks across property, retail, events, lone working, and vulnerable workers
• Maintain a comprehensive H&S training matrix and ensure role-specific training is delivered
• Ensure adequate numbers of trained first aiders, fire wardens, and incident responders
• Lead regular audits and inspections to monitor risks and follow up on actions
• Simplify and standardise document control processes
• Build and lead a competent H&S team, providing strategic and operational support
• Develop and maintain the safeguarding culture of the Organisation

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Chartered Member of IOSH or equivalent
• Significant experience in a H&S role for a large Organisation
• Experience managing serious incidents, investigations, and regulatory engagement
• Skilled communicator, able to influence senior leaders and engage volunteers and frontline staff
• Knowledge of security, and safeguarding interactions with H&S
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or similar management systems

Job Title: Head of Health and Safety

Location: Fully Remote (occasional travel to sites)  
Salary: £65,000 per annum + benefits   
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Length: 18 month Fixed Term Contract

Job Ref: J91716