Head of Health & Safety (SHEQ)

Head of Health & Safety (SHEQ) Rate - £600 (A Day) Duration - 3 months (Initially) Location - Hybrid (Multiple sites) IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We're looking for an influential Head of SHEQ to lead our Health & Safety strategy across both field and office environments. This senior role offers significant accountability, visibility, and the opportunity to embed a true safety-first culture. What You'll Do. Lead the design and delivery of H&S strategy across the organisation. Own all policies, procedures, and in-life monitoring. Drive performance against key H&S KPIs. Manage external audits and regulatory compliance. Identify, mitigate and monitor all H&S risks. Coach leaders to build strong safety capability. Champion a safety-first culture through engagement and awareness What Success Looks Like. 95%+ compliance in field audits. 98% CDM and fire-stopping compliance. Clear risk mitigation plans with measurable KPIs. Strong performance in all external audits About You. IOSH Leading Safety (or equivalent). Strong experience influencing exec and board stakeholders. Proven leadership of managers and operational teams. Excellent communicator with strong governance and influencing skills. Ideally from a Telco, Manufacturing, Utilities, or Construction background