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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