Head Of Health And Safety in Halesowen, Dudley

MCR are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Head of Health & Safety for our client, to lead and develop the organisation's health, safety, and compliance strategy to ISO 45001. This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and embedding a strong safety culture across the business.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated Health & Safety leader and will be a qualified Health & Safety professional holding a NEBOSH qualification and IOSH membership (CMIOSH, Grad IOSH, or equivalent), with substantial experience gained within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, warehousing, or heavy operational environment. They will possess proven expertise in PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and DSE compliance, alongside the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement the company's Health & Safety strategy in line with business objectives.

Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership on all Health & Safety matters.

Promote a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Health & Safety performance and compliance.

Establish measurable Health & Safety objectives and monitor performance against targets.

Compliance & Governance:

Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.

Develop, review, and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.

Monitor legislative changes and ensure the organisation remains compliant.

Lead external audits, customer audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.

Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO 45001 and other relevant management systems.

Risk Management:

Oversee the completion and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Analyse Health & Safety data, trends, and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

Ensure effective emergency preparedness and response procedures are in place.

Specialist Compliance Areas

Manage compliance relating to the PUWER, ensuring equipment is safe, maintained, and used correctly.

Oversee compliance with the LOLER, including inspection programmes and statutory requirements.

Lead compliance with the COSHH Regulations, ensuring suitable assessments, controls, monitoring, and training are in place.

Ensure compliance with DSE Regulations through workstation assessments and ergonomic best practices.

Advise operational teams on risk reduction and safe working practices across all areas of the business.

Training & Development:

Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes across the organisation.

Ensure managers and employees understand their Health & Safety responsibilities.

Maintain competency matrices and training records.

Coach and mentor managers to improve accountability and ownership of Health & Safety performance.

Essential Qualifications:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification.

CMIOSH, Grad IOSH or IOSH membership with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Experience:

Significant experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role.

Strong Health & Safety management experience within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, warehousing, or heavy operational environment.

Proven track record of driving Health & Safety improvements, reducing incidents, and maintaining compliance.

Extensive knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

Demonstrable experience managing compliance relating to:

PUWER

LOLER

COSHH

DSE

Experience conducting accident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Experience leading and managing internal and external audits.

Experience working with senior leadership teams and influencing organisational change.

Multi-site Health & Safety experience is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Ability to influence operational teams and senior management alike.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Commercially aware and pragmatic approach to risk management.

Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary is £55k plus depending on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in the above position and have the required experience and qualifications, please click on the link to apply with a full up-to-date CV call and speak to Mike.

We DO NOT offer sponsorship so please only apply is you are a UK resident and have the correct Right to Work documentation.