We are currently working in partnership with a award-winning University, who are looking to appoint a Head of Health and Safety on a Permanent Contract. This will be a full-time position based in Southeast London, with hybrid working (1/2 days home working) and a salary of £63,655 - £71,157. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in in health and safety management within a complex organisation, preferably in higher education or a similar sector. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Develop and implement a comprehensive university-wide health and safety strategy, ensuring alignment with legal requirements, institutional goals, and best practicesOversee day-to-day health and safety operations across the university, ensuring effective risk management for issues including fire safety, asbestos, and water safetyLead investigations into health and safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implementedLead the review and update of health and safety policies and procedures to reflect legislative changes and best practices, ensuring effective communication of these policies across the universityEnsure all accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences are properly reported, including filing RIDDOR reports with HSE when necessaryLead, mentor, and manage the Health and Safety team, providing clear direction and support to ensure high levels of performanceManage the health and safety budget, ..... full job details .....