Vivo Talent

Head of Health & Safety / London / Onsite / £80-90K + 40% bonus / Real Estate We're recruiting a Head of Health & Safety for a well-known real estate company in London. You'll be the senior H&S authority: shaping policy, managing risk, advising senior leaders and embedding a positive safety culture across a large, fast-moving estate. What you'll do Lead the development, review and implementation of health & safety policies, procedures and management systems to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice. Design, deliver and oversee audits, inspections and assurance activities across the estate. Own and maintain corporate risk registers, complete risk assessments and drive timely mitigation actions. Provide expert, pragmatic H&S advice to senior management, operations and property teams; influence change and prioritise interventions. Manage contractor assurance, permit-to-work systems and asbestos management processes; review remedial programmes and certification. Investigate incidents and near-misses, produce clear reports and drive lessons-learned into continuous improvement. Prepare and present H&S performance updates and board-level reports - translating technical detail into clear business insight. What we need from you Proven experience in a senior health & safety role (ideally in property, facilities or large estates). Vocational qualification such as NEBOSH or NVQ Level 6 Diploma (or equivalent). Knowledge of asbestos management and related processes; holding BOHS P405 Managing Asbestos in Buildings is highly desirable. Strong track record in compliance, risk management and delivering audit programmes. Experience of people management with the ability to lead, influence and develop stakeholders across all levels. Confident presenter with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable producing concise management reports. Excellent organisation, prioritisation and decision-making under pressure. What we offer A strategic, high-profile leadership role with direct influence on policy and operations. The chance to work in a purpose-driven environment with strong focus on employee engagement and sustainability. If this sounds like you, then please apply!