Health and Safety Director

Health and Safety Director
Competitive £6-figures + Benefits
London-based (with international travel)

Are you passionate about shaping global health, safety, and environmental standards within a leading organisation? Do you thrive on developing strategic HSE systems and driving a culture of continual improvement?

We are supporting a global leader in real estate and facilities management to recruit a Health and Safety Director; focussing on delivering global Assurance and Governance. This pivotal role involves leading the development and maintenance of a comprehensive HSE management system framework, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture across the organisation, as well as delivered to its customers.

The key responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining the organisation's global HSE management system aligned with international standards, including ISO accreditations.

• Monitoring and analysing HSE metrics and KPIs to track performance trends and identify areas of improvement on a strategic, global scale.

• Leading internal assurance activities, including audits and incident investigations, to embed best practices.

• Leading the delivery of regulatory compliance, changes, and M&A activities with detailed due diligence

• Collaborating with global teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure consistent HSE standards across regions.

• Delivery commercial goals for the team, with involvement on bids for new business and tender closes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Robust knowledge of international HSE standards, regulations, and management systems experience, with credible examples when asked.

• True global experience with international travel, not just delivering projects remotely

• Extensive experience leading global HSE strategies within complex, dynamic organisations.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and audit management skills.

• NEBOSH Diploma qualified (equivalent) and a Certified IOSH Member ship as a minimum

This is an excellent opportunity to influence a global organisation's approach to health and safety governance and develop your leadership career in a strategic, impactful role.