Contract Head of Safety

Are you a proven QHSE leader who can set the standard across a complex, multi‑site contract? Do you thrive on engaging people at every level, driving a culture of prevention, protection and continuous improvement? Ready to lead our Road to Zero journey while shaping strategy, compliance and colleague safety across the network?

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for a Contract Head of Safety to provide professional leadership across Environmental, Health & Safety, Quality and Road Risk on our B&Q contract - one of our largest and most high-profile partnerships, where your leadership will make a real impact. This is a pivotal role within the senior leadership team, offering a unique opportunity to influence strategy and shape safety culture across a major national operation. You’ll influence senior stakeholders, coach site‑based QSHE teams, and ensure robust systems, audits and reporting are in place to keep our colleagues safe and our operations compliant and efficient.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, contracted Monday to Friday (flexibility is essential — this is logistics after all). Regular travel across the contract network is expected.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn an additional bonus up to 20%. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £595 per calendar month, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead the QHSE agenda across a multi‑site contract: set objectives, drive engagement and embed a culture of prevention and continuous improvement in line with our Road to Zero philosophy
• Provide expert advice and leadership to the Senior Operations Director, BU Head of QHSE and site management teams; influence internal and external stakeholders to uphold and elevate standards
• Promoting and driving a culture of safety engagement in line with the Road to Zero philosophy and improving performance through the implementation of relevant management systems current standards and legislation; maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by the identification and control of risks, leading to the prevention of accidents and causes of work-related ill health.
• Build communication and engagement: run comms plans, forums and Town Halls; ensure safety is a standing agenda item in business meetings; chair/coordinate Site QHSE Committees

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a QHSE senior leadership role within a relevant industry, with multi‑site leadership experience in a matrix environment

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level 6 qualification in Health & Safety) qualified as a minimum
• Deep knowledge of UK H&S legislation, compliance, audits and governance (including RIDDOR, Dangerous Goods and Road Risk)
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills — confident operating with senior leaders, enforcement authorities and customer auditors
• Data‑driven approach to performance management: KPIs, dashboards, trend analysis and action tracking
• People‑focused leadership: able to coach, develop and support site‑based QSHE teams, building engagement and accountability

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