Director of Health & Safety

Oxford | Hybrid (2-3 days across ODS Group locations)

Competitive salary and generous benefits package. 

Assured Safety Recruitment is proud to be partnering exclusively with ODS Group to appoint their new Director of Health & Safety.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join ODS Group, one of Oxfordshire's leading operational businesses, reporting directly to the Managing Director and becoming a key member of the senior leadership team.

ODS Group delivers a diverse range of services including environmental services, highways, engineering, property and construction, grounds maintenance, waste and recycling, facilities management, fleet and commercial services. Health & Safety is already well established across the organisation, and this role offers the opportunity to build on those strong foundations while shaping the future direction of Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Quality and Wellbeing.

The Opportunity

As Director of Health & Safety, you will provide strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring Health & Safety continues to support operational excellence, strong governance and sustainable business performance.

Working closely with the Managing Director, Board and Executive Leadership Team, you will influence strategic decision-making, lead an established Health & Safety function and champion a culture of continual improvement across a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's long-term Health & Safety strategy.



• Provide strategic advice, assurance and performance reporting to the Managing Director and Board.



• Lead, develop and inspire the Health & Safety team, building capability and succession.



• Drive continual improvement across Health & Safety, Environmental Management and Quality, maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.



• Strengthen governance, contractor assurance and risk management across diverse operational services.



• Represent ODS Group with regulators, clients and key external stakeholders.



• Promote a collaborative culture where Health & Safety is embedded in operational and commercial decision-making.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety leader who can operate confidently at Executive and Board level while remaining visible, approachable and credible with operational teams.

You will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a complex, multi-site operational environment.



• A proven track record of developing organisational Health & Safety strategy and influencing Executive teams and Boards.



• Experience leading and developing high-performing Health & Safety teams.



• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.



• Expertise in contractor management, CDM, governance and regulatory compliance.



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  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic leadership style.

  
  

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) is essential.



• Membership recognised professional Health & Safety body (CMIOSH).



• Environmental Management qualification or experience supporting ISO 14001 is advantageous.



• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join ODS Group?

Health & Safety is genuinely valued throughout ODS Group and recognised as a key contributor - you'll inherit strong foundations and have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence culture and support the continued development of a business that delivers essential services to communities across Oxfordshire.

If you're looking for an executive leadership position where you can make a lasting impact, influence Board-level decisions and help shape the future of a highly respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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