Head of Health, Safety, Environment, and Security

Do you excel at providing expert counsel to senior directors while remaining a visible, supportive presence for ground-level teams?
Our client is seeking a dynamic Interim Head of Health, Safety, Environment, and Security to foster a "safety first" culture and ensure total regulatory compliance. You will lead the charge in continuous improvement, managing everything from ISO 45001 certifications to complex incident investigations, all while navigating a high-pressure, fast-growing environment.
The Role As the Interim Head of HSES, you’ll:
* Develop and execute a comprehensive HSE strategy, cultivating a robust safety culture and ensuring continuous improvement across the entire business.
* Provide expert counsel to Directors and Managers, ensuring full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other pertinent legislation.
* Oversee ISO 45001 certification, managing the ongoing non-conformance reporting process and maintaining high governance standards.
* Lead complex investigations into accidents and near-miss incidents, performing root cause analyses and ensuring the implementation of corrective actions.
* Drive operational risk management, conducting workplace inspections and audits to ensure effective control measures and PPE standards are met.
* Manage HSES reporting and documentation, engaging with clients, regulators, and external bodies while overseeing the safety budget and KPIs.
* Develop training programmes for employees and contractors, ensuring every individual understands their specific HSES responsibilities.
Your Skills To be successful in the role of Interim Head of HSES, you’ll bring:
* Extensive leadership experience in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security management within the Facilities Management sector.
* Deep knowledge of health and safety legislation and practical experience managing ISO 45001 standards.
* Strong technical proficiency in conducting risk assessments and leading serious incident investigations.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the Board level and engage effectively with site teams.
* A proactive, problem-solving approach to continuous improvement and operational safety.
* Flexibility and presence you are expected to be hands-on and visible across site locations in the West Midlands.
What’s in it for you? This role offers the chance to lead during a time of significant transition and growth, providing high-level visibility and impact. Benefits include:
* A competitive day rate ranging from £450 to £500 per day.
* A high-influence role reporting directly to senior leadership.
* The opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team focused on operational excellence.
* A supportive environment that values innovation and a proactive safety culture.
* The chance to shape safety practices within a market-leading FM provider.
How to apply? To apply for the position of Interim Head of HSES, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Ryan McNeil. Interviews are taking place now. Don't miss your chance to secure this pivotal interim leadership role