Your new company I am working with a leading European financial institution offering global banking, investment, and asset management services. This company operates in over 50 different countries and provides services to individuals, businesses and governments. Your new role Reporting to the Director of Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for the development and support on the effective delivery of the health and safety management system, covering Corporate inclusive of Central Functions, Residential and Commercial (excluding Property Management) business divisions, providing excellent technical knowledge and advice. They will also play a critical role in supporting estate teams working across national offices. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance and advice on health and safety risk management across the business and influence operational divisions leads to a culture of best practice. Create and review policies, procedures, forms, and guidance documents as needed, considering best practise and improvement opportunities. Support the Director of Health and Safety in reporting and updating. Prepare slide decks for reporting of progress, projects and risk exposure (data). Identify national legislative regulatory changes and best practice, highlighting to business key changes and potential risk exposure. Demonstrate leadership in health and safety issues, ensuring that the H&S Management System and Standards are readily used across all business lines and across the estates, involving coaching of the Operational Teams. Develop an audit programme, to enable compliance measurement reporting of health and safety against the agreed company standards to Senior Management, inclusive of compliance status report and associated action plan as necessary, where the company is non-compliant. Manage health and safety training, inclusive of creating a training matrix to enable a gap analysis to identify and create a training programme, inclusive of budget estimation. Train and influence staff through training programmes and presentations. Lead on high level incident investigations, producing an investigation report inclusive of root cause analysis and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence. Consulting with our key stakeholders on key learning opportunities and providing the business with incident trend analysis. Overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring contractual requirements are met with our key suppliers. Supporting the business on tender submissions inclusive of Health and Safety and pre-qualification requirements for our supply chain with key stakeholder groups. Establish a system of dashboard reporting to the Statutory Board, Excom and the business line executives. Provide advice to the various boards on all Health and Safety matters. What you'll need to succeed National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health - accredited by NEBOSH (essential) Working towards National Diploma (level 5/6) in Occupational Safety and Health (or similar i.e. NVQ) - accredited by NEBOSH. Proven track record of corporate health and safety within organisations with a large portfolio background would be preferred. Customer-focused style and approach, with an engaging, likeable communication character Excellent understanding of all Health & Safety legislation and mandatory and statutory requirements for building compliance Collaborative team player with an adaptable and pragmatic approach. Used to working within a multi-stakeholder environment. Able to engage with other H&S teams within the organisation. Member of IOSH or equivalent professional body or working towards accreditation. What you'll get in return Health & Leisure benefits Private medical cover Generous annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy 5 additional days) Generous pension contribution Wellbeing support Travel and retail discounts Plus many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Your new company I am working with a leading European financial institution offering global banking, investment, and asset management services. This company operates in over 50 different countries and provides services to individuals, businesses and governments. Your new role Reporting to the Director of Health and Safety, the Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for the development and support on the effective delivery of the health and safety management system, covering Corporate inclusive of Central Functions, Residential and Commercial (excluding Property Management) business divisions, providing excellent technical knowledge and advice. They will also play a critical role in supporting estate teams working across national offices. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance and advice on health and safety risk management across the business and influence operational divisions leads to a culture of best practice. Create and review policies, procedures, forms, and guidance documents as needed, considering best practise and improvement opportunities. Support the Director of Health and Safety in reporting and updating. Prepare slide decks for reporting of progress, projects and risk exposure (data). Identify national legislative regulatory changes and best practice, highlighting to business key changes and potential risk exposure. Demonstrate leadership in health and safety issues, ensuring that the H&S Management System and Standards are readily used across all business lines and across the estates, involving coaching of the Operational Teams. Develop an audit programme, to enable compliance measurement reporting of health and safety against the agreed company standards to Senior Management, inclusive of compliance status report and associated action plan as necessary, where the company is non-compliant. Manage health and safety training, inclusive of creating a training matrix to enable a gap analysis to identify and create a training programme, inclusive of budget estimation. Train and influence staff through training programmes and presentations. Lead on high level incident investigations, producing an investigation report inclusive of root cause analysis and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence. Consulting with our key stakeholders on key learning opportunities and providing the business with incident trend analysis. Overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring contractual requirements are met with our key suppliers. Supporting the business on tender submissions inclusive of Health and Safety and pre-qualification requirements for our supply chain with key stakeholder groups. Establish a system of dashboard reporting to the Statutory Board, Excom and the business line executives. Provide advice to the various boards on all Health and Safety matters. What you'll need to succeed National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health - accredited by NEBOSH (essential) Working towards National Diploma (level 5/6) in Occupational Safety and Health (or similar i.e. NVQ) - accredited by NEBOSH. Proven track record of corporate health and safety within organisations with a large portfolio background would be preferred. Customer-focused style and approach, with an engaging, likeable communication character Excellent understanding of all Health & Safety legislation and mandatory and statutory requirements for building compliance Collaborative team player with an adaptable and pragmatic approach. Used to working within a multi-stakeholder environment. Able to engage with other H&S teams within the organisation. Member of IOSH or equivalent professional body or working towards accreditation. What you'll get in return Health & Leisure benefits Private medical cover Generous annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy 5 additional days) Generous pension contribution Wellbeing support Travel and retail discounts Plus many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Flexible - offices in London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areas Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior-level Planning professional. Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors. You'll be joining one of the UK's top-tier planning consultancies - a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. They're seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence. About the Role: As a senior leader in the team, you'll be responsible for: Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region. Leading high-value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects. Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects. Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts. Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including central and local government, utilities, developers and infrastructure providers. Supporting career progression and technical development of junior team members. Key Projects Include: National infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and major National Highways road programmes. Renewable energy and low carbon schemes including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear. Strategic land and housing projects in partnership with Homes England and local authorities. Planning advisory work to central government and regional growth partnerships. What We're Looking For: RTPI Chartered Planner with a degree or postgrad qualification in Town Planning. Proven experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments. Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure or development projects. Excellent client-facing, commercial and team leadership skills. Ability to lead business development and build strategic relationships. A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Why Join? You'll be part of a business that offers more than just a job - this is a platform for influence, innovation, and leadership in planning. With industry-leading employee networks, ED&I commitments, and flexible working arrangements, this is a place where you can thrive professionally and personally. Whether your background is in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, or client-side advisory - if you're looking to shape the future of planning in a high-impact role, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation. (url removed) or (phone number removed)
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Flexible - offices in London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areas Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior-level Planning professional. Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors. You'll be joining one of the UK's top-tier planning consultancies - a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. They're seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence. About the Role: As a senior leader in the team, you'll be responsible for: Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region. Leading high-value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects. Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects. Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts. Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including central and local government, utilities, developers and infrastructure providers. Supporting career progression and technical development of junior team members. Key Projects Include: National infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and major National Highways road programmes. Renewable energy and low carbon schemes including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear. Strategic land and housing projects in partnership with Homes England and local authorities. Planning advisory work to central government and regional growth partnerships. What We're Looking For: RTPI Chartered Planner with a degree or postgrad qualification in Town Planning. Proven experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments. Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure or development projects. Excellent client-facing, commercial and team leadership skills. Ability to lead business development and build strategic relationships. A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Why Join? You'll be part of a business that offers more than just a job - this is a platform for influence, innovation, and leadership in planning. With industry-leading employee networks, ED&I commitments, and flexible working arrangements, this is a place where you can thrive professionally and personally. Whether your background is in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, or client-side advisory - if you're looking to shape the future of planning in a high-impact role, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation. (url removed) or (phone number removed)
Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Flexible - offices in Cambridge, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areas Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior-level Planning professional. Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors. You'll be joining one of the UK's top-tier planning consultancies - a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. They're seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence. About the Role: As a senior leader in the team, you'll be responsible for: Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region. Leading high-value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects. Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects. Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts. Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including central and local government, utilities, developers and infrastructure providers. Supporting career progression and technical development of junior team members. Key Projects Include: National infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and major National Highways road programmes. Renewable energy and low carbon schemes including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear. Strategic land and housing projects in partnership with Homes England and local authorities. Planning advisory work to central government and regional growth partnerships. What We're Looking For: RTPI Chartered Planner with a degree or postgrad qualification in Town Planning. Proven experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments. Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure or development projects. Excellent client-facing, commercial and team leadership skills. Ability to lead business development and build strategic relationships. A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Why Join? You'll be part of a business that offers more than just a job - this is a platform for influence, innovation, and leadership in planning. With industry-leading employee networks, ED&I commitments, and flexible working arrangements, this is a place where you can thrive professionally and personally. Whether your background is in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, or client-side advisory - if you're looking to shape the future of planning in a high-impact role, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation. (url removed) or (phone number removed)
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Flexible - offices in Cambridge, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or surrounding areas Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms in their search for a senior-level Planning professional. Are you ready to lead and grow a dynamic planning team working on some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure and development projects? Our client is a globally recognised consultancy known for driving innovation and delivering transformative projects across energy, transport, water, housing and regeneration sectors. You'll be joining one of the UK's top-tier planning consultancies - a team that is influencing the future of sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, and Biodiversity Net Gain. They're seeking a Technical Director or Associate Director to strengthen their Planning and Environmental team in the North of England and lead the growth of their regional presence. About the Role: As a senior leader in the team, you'll be responsible for: Growing and mentoring a team of town planners across the region. Leading high-value planning commissions and directing multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects. Managing commercial and operational aspects of projects. Driving collaboration across national teams and contributing to business development efforts. Providing expert planning guidance to a wide range of clients including central and local government, utilities, developers and infrastructure providers. Supporting career progression and technical development of junior team members. Key Projects Include: National infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Transpennine Route Upgrade, and major National Highways road programmes. Renewable energy and low carbon schemes including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear. Strategic land and housing projects in partnership with Homes England and local authorities. Planning advisory work to central government and regional growth partnerships. What We're Looking For: RTPI Chartered Planner with a degree or postgrad qualification in Town Planning. Proven experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments. Strong track record in leading complex infrastructure or development projects. Excellent client-facing, commercial and team leadership skills. Ability to lead business development and build strategic relationships. A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Why Join? You'll be part of a business that offers more than just a job - this is a platform for influence, innovation, and leadership in planning. With industry-leading employee networks, ED&I commitments, and flexible working arrangements, this is a place where you can thrive professionally and personally. Whether your background is in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, or client-side advisory - if you're looking to shape the future of planning in a high-impact role, we want to hear from you. Interested? Apply today or contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential conversation. (url removed) or (phone number removed)
