Head of Health, Safety, Risk Management & Compliance

Salary £59,339 per annum

Location Quarriers Village/Govan (Agile working applies)

Expiry 26/11/2026 23:59

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Great health and safety leadership is about more than compliance. It’s about people.

At Quarriers, the decisions we make around safety, risk and compliance have a real impact on the everyday lives of the people we support and the colleagues who make that support possible.

Your new opportunity

We’re looking for a qualified and values-led Head of Health, Safety, Risk Management & Compliance to provide strategic leadership across our organisation, strengthen our safety culture and ensure we continue to meet the highest standards of health, safety and regulatory compliance. The role has an organisation-wide remit supporting approximately 1,600 colleagues across multiple services and locations.

You’ll be a trusted influential leader, working with senior colleagues, managers, services and external regulators. From shaping our Health & Safety Strategy and strengthening systems and governance, to supporting services, managing risk and turning insight into meaningful improvement, your expertise will help us create environments where people feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who combines strong professional expertise with excellent judgement, communication and influencing skills.

To be considered, you must have:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
A relevant Fire Safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Degree-level qualification or equivalent
Experience working within a multi-site organisation providing complex care
Experience engaging with enforcing and regulatory authorities
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
A valid UK driving licence and access to your own car
Chartered Membership of IOSH is preferred, and charity-sector experience would be an advantage.

What you'll get in return

You’ll join an organisation with a strong sense of purpose, a 35-hour working week, agile working and a great range of benefits, with the opportunity to make a genuine organisation-wide impact.

We know great work doesn’t always happen in one place. Our agile working approach gives you flexibility in how and where you work, balanced with being visible and connected across our services and role reqirements.

Bring your expertise. Lead with purpose. Help us make safety something people don’t just comply with, but genuinely feel.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and essential criteria, please review the attached Job Role Profile.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.