Associate Director - Health and Safety

Associate Director – Health, Safety & Wellbeing

London | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day home)

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Health, Safety & Wellbeing to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a diverse portfolio of operational, commercial, residential and retail environments.

This senior leadership role will drive a positive safety culture, lead high-performing teams, and ensure health, safety and wellbeing are embedded across all business activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team, driving performance and capability.
• Provide strategic direction on health, safety and wellbeing across complex operational environments.
• Influence senior stakeholders and ensure accountability for HSW performance.
• Oversee risk management, audits, inspections and compliance programmes, including ISO 45001.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Lead incident management, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive HSW transformation programmes, innovation and best practice.
• Develop strong relationships with regulators, contractors and key stakeholders. xwzovoh
• Provide assurance and reporting to senior leadership on HSW performance and risk.

About You

Essential:

• Degree, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification
• Chartered IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent membership
• Significant experience leading health and safety within complex operational or construction environments
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver organisational change
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance and best practice
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills