Health and Safety Lead

McCarthy & Stone • bournemouth, england • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

Health & Safety Lead

Location: Flexible / Regional Travel Required

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Health & Safety Lead to help drive a positive safety culture across our portfolio of more than 560 developments. Reporting to the Head of Fire & Building Safety, you’ll lead the development and delivery of operational health and safety standards, ensuring our teams have the guidance, training, and support they need to manage risk effectively. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic planning, operational support, assurance, and continuous improvement.

You’ll work closely with Operations, Fire & Building Safety, Care Compliance, Construction, and Group Health & Safety teams to strengthen compliance, improve incident learning, and embed a consistent approach to health and safety across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the operational Health & Safety strategy and roadmap.