Head of Health & Safety/ Compliance

  • MMP Consultancy
  • 25/08/2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Head of Health & Safety / Compliance


MMP are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Health & Safety / Compliance to lead the organisation's health, safety and compliance agenda. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the charity remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation, statutory obligations and regulatory requirements while fostering a positive culture of safety across the organisation.

Salarey (phone number removed)
Various Locations
Interim Role



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all aspects of health, safety and compliance across the organisation.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
  • Develop and implement health and safety strategies, policies and procedures.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders, managers and colleagues.
  • Present regular compliance and health & safety reports to the Executive Team and Board.
  • Lead on risk management, including general and fire risk assessments.
  • Monitor legislative developments, including building safety and housing sector regulations.
  • Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation.
  • Oversee business continuity and emergency response processes.
  • Manage health and safety training programmes and ensure mandatory training compliance.
  • Build relationships with external organisations to identify emerging trends and best practice.
  • Manage an annual departmental budget of approximately 500,000.


Essential

  • NEBOSH and/or IOSH qualification.
  • Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
  • Knowledge of housing regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
  • Understanding of the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety legislation.
  • Experience delivering health and safety management at a senior level.
  • Experience developing and implementing health and safety strategies and policies.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
  • Strong planning, organisational and analytical abilities.


Desirable

  • Experience within the housing, social housing, charity or regulated sectors.
  • Contractor management experience.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Internal audit and compliance monitoring experience.
  • Experience maintaining policy and procedure frameworks


What We Offer

  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Free use of YMCA health and fitness facilities.
  • Staff discounts in restaurants.
  • Flexible and agile working environment.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading charitable organisation

If you are interested in this posdition, then please get in touch.