Head of Health and Safety

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The role

Head of Health and Safety

Location: Nottingham - NG9 1LA or London - EC1N 8JS

Contract: Full time permanent - hybrid working

Salary Banding:

Nottingham - £82,002 - £86,318 - London £84,539 - £88,988 (Dependent upon experience & location)

At Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), keeping people safe isn't a standalone function - it's something we do together. We're looking for a Head of Health & Safety who can lead strategically, work collaboratively across a complex organisation, and embed a strong, practical safety culture that supports both our colleagues and the communities we serve.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You'll shape and deliver our Health & Safety strategy, act as a trusted adviser to leaders and stakeholders, and ensure occupational H&S is fully integrated into how we operate - from frontline services to corporate decision-making.

What you'll be responsible for

As our Head of Health & Safety, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Health & Safety across MTVH, setting clear frameworks, policies and management systems aligned to legislation, best practice and our organisational goals.
• Champion occupational H&S, ensuring risks are properly understood and managed across diverse services including housing, construction-related activity and corporate environments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across directorates to embed Health & Safety into everyday operations, decision-making and service delivery.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels - acting as the organisation's health & safety authority while building trust, shared ownership and practical solutions.
• Lead risk management, owning corporate risk registers, monitoring programmes and assurance activity, and driving proactive risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation, keeping the organisation informed of changes and implications.
• Oversee incident management, ensuring investigations are proportionate, learning-focused and result in meaningful preventative action.
• Strengthen competence and capability, through clear training, awareness programmes and professional development within the H&S team.
• Monitor performance and report effectively, using data, KPIs and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead systems, budgets and resources, ensuring H&S tools, systems and budgets are well managed and add real value.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team, setting clear direction, supporting continuous development and fostering a culture of learning and improvement.

What we're looking for

You'll bring credibility, confidence and a collaborative leadership style, alongside:

• A recognised Health & Safety qualification, minimum NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety & Health.
• Proven experience in a senior health & safety leadership role, ideally within housing or a similarly complex, asset-based environment, with construction-related exposure.
• A strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, regulation and best practice.
• Demonstrable experience in risk management, incident investigation and assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior and operational levels.
• A pragmatic, improvement-focused mindset - confident using data and insight to drive better outcomes.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience of managing, motivating and developing specialist teams.

Why join MTVH?

At MTVH, you'll be part of a values-led organisation where care, collaboration and accountability matter. You'll have the opportunity to shape how Health & Safety is experienced across a large, diverse and purpose-driven organisation - working alongside leaders who take safety seriously and value partnership.

Application with your CV and a covering letter.

Closing date for applications 4th May 2026