Director of Health & Safety

Zachary Daniels are proud to be partnering with a leading, high-growth retail business in the search for a hands-on, strategic, and commercially minded Director of Health & Safety.

This is a key board-level leadership role with national responsibility across a large-scale, fast-paced retail estate. Reporting directly to the CEO and appointed as a statutory director, the Director of Health & Safety will lead the development and execution of a group-wide Health & Safety strategy. You'll be instrumental in shaping a proactive and progressive safety culture across stores, distribution centres, and central functions. Candidates must be open to relocation.

Director of Health & Safety Key Responsibilities:

Define and execute the national Health & Safety strategy, ensuring safety remains the top operational priority

Oversee Health & Safety compliance across a complex national retail operation, ensuring full alignment with HSE legislation and internal standards

Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and incident reviews to drive improvements in safety, governance, and performance

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, board, and senior leadership team, providing insights, recommendations, and strategic direction

Engage with store teams, regional managers, and senior stakeholders to embed Health & Safety into everyday behaviours

Build and lead a strong Health & Safety function with national reach and local execution

Be the primary contact for external regulatory bodies and ensure readiness for inspections or investigations

Collaborate with internal departments including HR, Legal, and Operations to ensure a joined-up approach to safety and compliance

What We're Looking For:

To succeed as Director of Health & Safety, you will have:

Significant experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role within a national or divisional-level retail environment

A strong and practical background in Health & Safety, ideally NEBOSH-qualified or equivalent

A proven track record of delivering Health & Safety strategies that operate at both strategic and operational levels

Board-level credibility and the ability to act as a statutory director with full accountability

Excellent communication and influencing skills comfortable working with stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom

The ability to lead change and build a culture of safety that supports business growth

Experience leading and developing a high-performing Health & Safety team

The flexibility to travel nationally as needed candidates must be open to relocation

Why Join as Director of Health & Safety?

Board-level responsibility and visibility, reporting directly to the CEO

Full ownership of Health & Safety at national level, with the authority to drive real change

Work in a business that values integrity, innovation, and operational excellence

Join a high-growth, high-impact organisation with a culture of continuous improvement

Play a critical role in shaping a business where Health & Safety is embedded into everything it does

What's on Offer:

Salary up to £120,000, plus bonus, company car, and a comprehensive benefits package

Relocation support available for the right candidate

If you're a senior Health & Safety leader with national or divisional retail experience - and are open to relocation for a transformational, board-level opportunity we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Zachary Daniels team for a confidential discussion.

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