Head of Health & Safety (SHEQ)

  • Adecco
  • City, London
  • Mar 30, 2026
Contractor HR / Recruitment

Job Description

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