Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health and Safety

• Location: East London
• Type: Full time, permanent
• Reporting to: Executive Director of Estates and Capital Projects
• Salary: £54k-56k

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in East London.

Role Purpose

• Ensure all campuses are safe and fully compliant with health and safety legislation.
• Lead health and safety strategy, building a strong culture of safety across the organisation.
• Provide expert advice and support to senior leaders, staff, and departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage health and safety policies, training, and procedures.
• Oversee risk assessments, emergency plans, and incident investigations.
• Monitor and report on accidents, trends, and performance to senior management.
• Deliver training and ensure legal compliance across all sites.
• Liaise with contractors and external regulators to uphold safety standards.
• Maintain safety records, manage budgets, and support environmental initiatives where relevant.

Requirements

• Must hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
• Member of IOSH at Graduate or Chartered level.
• Extensive experience in a senior health and safety role across multiple locations.
• Strong skills in risk assessment, incident management, training delivery, and team leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational abilities.

Important Notice

• Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
• This role may involve work with under 18’s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
• Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.