Health and Safety Director

Health and Safety Director Salary up to £120,000 + benefits London-based Irwin and Colton have been engaged by one of the UK's leading property management organisations operating within the residential space to recruit a Health and Safety Director. This is a Board-facing leadership role, responsible for setting strategy and providing governance and assurance across health, safety and technical compliance for a complex, multi-service national portfolio. Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Director will include:

• Developing and implementing the Group Health and Safety strategy, aligned to the wider business plan
• Acting as principal adviser to the Board and Executive Leadership Team on compliance performance, operational risk and emerging regulatory requirements
• Building and maintaining a robust governance and assurance framework, including auditing, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement programmes
• Overseeing serious incident investigations, ensuring learning and corrective actions are embedded across the organisation
• Providing senior oversight of statutory compliance disciplines including building safety and fire safety, gas, electrical, water hygiene and asbestos management
• Ensuring governance is in place for high-risk activities and principal contractor responsibilities
• Leading, developing and strengthening the Health, Safety and Technical function, supporting capability building across the wider business
• Supporting major bids, mobilisations and key customer relationships with clear, transparent assurance The successful Health and Safety Director will have:
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with associated membership of a relevant professional body (CMIOSH, CEng, FIIRSM or equivalent)
• Significant senior leadership experience within a complex, multi-site, multi-service operational environment within the residential sector
• Strong working knowledge of UK statutory and regulatory compliance across housing, property, facilities management and construction
• Proven ability to advise Boards and Exec teams, translating complex technical issues into clear, practical direction
• Evidence of driving culture change and continuous improvement programme This is an excellent opportunity to influence a national organisation's approach to health and safety governance and develop your leadership career in a strategic, impactful role. For more information or to apply, please contact Irwin and Colton at or 01923 937 097. Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the Southeast of England. We recruit across the UK for all roles in the health and safety industry.