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Health And Safety Manager

Newstone Talent Solutions

London Area, United Kingdom
Full-time
Healthtech & Digital Health
Posted 9 Jul 2026

Job Description

Head of Health, Safety, Risk &​ Compliance

London | Multi-Site | Executive Leadership Opportunit

yCompetitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefit

s

An established and rapidly growing property and facilities management organisation is seeking an accomplished Head of Health, Safety, Risk &​ Compliance to lead and enhance its group-wide governance, assurance and compliance functio

n.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and embedding a robust Health &​ Safety, operational risk and statutory compliance framework across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential and mixed-use properti

es.

This is a genuine opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the function while remaining close to the operation. Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team, you'll influence business decisions, strengthen governance, support operational teams and ensure the organisation continues to meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and risk managem

**ent.

Key Responsibil**

  • ities:Develop and lead the organisation's Health &​ Safety, Risk and Compliance strategy across a multi-site property port
  • folio.Design, implement and continuously improve governance frameworks, policies, procedures and assurance progr
  • ammes.Oversee statutory property compliance, including fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, gas, electrical, contractor management and other critical compliance discip
  • lines.Lead the development of enterprise-wide risk management processes, ensuring risks are effectively identified, managed and rep
  • orted.Manage audit programmes, incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initia
  • tives.Act as the organisation's senior competent Health &​ Safety adviser, providing strategic guidance to the CEO and Senior Leadership
  • Team.Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, insurers, regulators and external consul
  • tants.Produce insightful Board-level reports covering compliance performance, operational risk, audit findings and emerging i
  • ssues.Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the bus

**iness.

Ab**

out You:You'll be a commercially aware and influential Health &​ Safety professional with the ability to balance strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on a

pproach.

You'll ideal

  • ly bring:

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with GradIOSH as a minimum; CMIOSH highly

  • desirable.Significant senior leadership experience within property, facilities management, estates, construction or other multi-site operational env
  • ironments.Strong working knowledge of UK Health &​ Safety legislation, statutory compliance and operational risk m
  • anagement.Proven experience developing governance frameworks, compliance strategies, audit programmes and risk management
  • processes.Experience managing contractor compliance, high-risk activities and regulatory rela
  • tionships.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at Board and Execut
  • ive level.The confidence to challenge constructively, drive change and deliver continuous improvement across a complex operational

**business.

The**

Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful organisation at an exciting stage of its growth. You'll be given the autonomy to shape the Health, Safety, Risk &​ Compliance function, influence strategic decision-making and work closely with senior leadership to ensure governance, compliance and operational excellence remain at the heart of

the business.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact while helping to shape the future direction of a growing organisation, we'd welcome a confidential

conversation.

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