Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Location: Central London (with travel across UK sites)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking healthcare organisation in a pivotal senior leadership role. You will shape and deliver HSE strategy across multiple sites, ensuring best-in-class standards, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is ideal for someone with proven senior-level HSE experience who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery.
The Employer
Our client is part of a leading, global healthcare organisation renowned for delivering high-quality diagnostic and laboratory services. With a strong commitment to innovation and patient care, they operate across multiple UK sites and play a central role in supporting critical healthcare services. Joining this organisation means working in an environment that values safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, offering outstanding opportunities to influence company-wide strategy and deliver positive impact across the business.
Qualifications & Experience:
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety (essential) Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner status (desirable) Proven track record in a senior HSE leadership role Experience developing and implementing HSE strategies across complex, multi-site environments Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, risk management, auditing, and incident investigation
Responsibilities:
In this role you will lead the development and delivery of the Group’s HSE strategy, ensuring compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement. Key duties include:
Driving implementation and effectiveness of the HSE management system & ISO14001 standards Acting as the principal HSE advisor, ensuring legal compliance and best practice adoption Monitoring performance and preparing reports for the Board and senior stakeholders Leading environmental performance monitoring and sustainability initiatives Delivering comprehensive HSE training programs across all sites Overseeing incident investigations and managing risk frameworks
Skills / Technical Competencies:
Strong understanding of ISO45001, ISO14001, Risk Management Expertise in environmental impact monitoring and sustainability metrics Excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to gain Board-level buy-in
Nice to Haves:
Internal Auditor qualification (ISO45001/ISO14001) Experience with ESG frameworks Background in occupational safety for hazardous chemicals and biological agents