Principal People are currently working on behalf of a leading UK Distributor who are part of a FTSE 250 Group.

The organisation are looking for an Interim Head of Health and Safety on a 3-6 month contract offering 3 days per week. This hybrid role will be based near to Northampton with travel to UK remits alongside homeworking.

This is to be working as part of a progressive organisation and they are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills able to communicate effectively at all levels. This role is looking to pay a day rate of £600-700/day. (Inside IR35)

Key Duties

• Maintain the current health and safety function for this interim period.
• Offer overall team support and management
• Follow the current HSE roadmap for the business within this period
• Manage a small team of direct reports
• Keep to business compliant for health and safety
• Managing health and safety forums
• Act a lead for technical health and safety advice for the business.

• NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent
• Health and Safety experience within Industrial / Aggregates / Distribution / Transport / Heavy Industry is ideal
• Be available at short notice
• Have operated at senior level positions and held responsibility for managing a team (essential)
• Be a strong communicator able to effectively communicate at all levels and encompasses a collaborative approach